WHAT: Star Wars Cantina Performance Project (In-Person) 7:30pm - 9pm (3/27-5/1)
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Embark on a 6-week performance journey to master a theatrical belly dance routine set to the legendary "Cantina Band" from Star Wars. Participants will showcase their skills at the Djam NYC Star Wars May the Fourth Be With You show on Sunday, May 4th, complete with themed costumes and makeup. This course is ideal for intermediate dancers and adventurous beginners ready to harness the force. Suitable for dancers of all levels, with a limit of 12 participants.
WHEN:
6 Week Course:
Thursdays 7:30 to 9pm
March 27 - May 1
Sun May 4
4.30-6.30pm: Tech Rehearsal
6.30-7pm: Doors Open
7-9.30pm: Show
The course will be conducted through six 1.5 hour sessions, over a 6 week period and students will have an opportunity to perform on Sunday May 4th in midtown Manhattan at the Djam NYC at the Secret Room NYC. Attendance of all sessions is mandatory for performance participation, unless special arrangements are made in advance.
WHERE:
6 Week Course: Bellyqueen School @Playwrights Downtown
440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, Studio 4D, New York, NY 10003
Press "Playwrights" on the intercom to open the front door and activate the elevator
Show: Secret Room NYC, 707 8th Ave, between W 44th and W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
INVESTMENT: $195, $175 unlimited pass members
- Includes tech rehearsal, ticket to the show, and video
- Costume is extra
- Invite at least 2 friends to see you perform
WHO:
Brenna Crowley is an artist, dancer, choreographer, instructor and producer based in NYC, and has performed and taught locally and across the country since first walking into her first dance class in 2004.
She has performed as a featured soloist, as a member of Sera Solstice's Solstice Ensemble, as part of many collaborations including The Bridge Street Project, Mirapiece Theater, The Pop-Up Project, and companies directed by Dalia Carella, Danielle Hutton, Altagracia, and Ayshe.
Currently teaching at Bellyqueen School, she has taught at Serena Studios, Solstice Studio and at Ailey Extension.
She co-produced the theatrical dance events, the Witching Hour Boo-tique and Baile Noir, with founder Giselle BellydanceNYC. She also partnered with founder Danielle Hutton on the last two productions of the Love Letters series.
When she’s not dancing, Brenna is crafting home decor, listening to too many spooky and true crime podcasts, dabbling in SFX makeup, pretending to work for QVC and wrangling her four turtles and 40 houseplants.