Get ready to unleash your power, precision, and personality in this exciting Drum Solo Performance Project with Kaeshi Chai. Dancers will learn a dynamic choreography to an original drum composition by Casey Bond, designed to build musicality, sharp accents, layered textures, and confident stage presence.
Over seven weeks, we’ll break down technique, refine isolations, and develop expressive performance skills while preparing for the Djam NYC Monster Mash Show at Secret Room NYC. This is a supportive, fun, and energizing opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with fellow dancers, and bring your inner monster to life on stage.
Intermediate belly dance experience welcome. Come ready to sweat, sharpen, and perform!
WHEN:
7 Week Course: 4/1-5/13 Wednesdays 7.30-8.45pm
Show: 5/17 Sunday 7-9.30pm 5/17
WHERE: Bellyqueen, Playwrights, 440 Lafayette St, 4th Fl, Studio 4C, New York, NY 10003
Press “Playwrights” on the intercom to open the front door and activate the elevator.
Secret Room, 707 8th Ave, New York, NY
INVESTMENT: Sliding scale $195, $175 unlimited pass holders
Kaeshi Chai, an artist, educator, and environmental advocate, co-founded PURE Globe, an international community for healing and social change. With a rich background in dance, choreography, design, and event production, she has left her artistic imprint globally. She has directed the professional Bellyqueen Company and school for over 20 years. As a member of Bellydance Superstars, Bellydance Evolution, Bella Gaia and more, Kaeshi has performed in 48 states and 39 countries. Her current projects include "Nature Stories," bridging art and science for environmental awareness, and "Becoming - Exploring Identity." Kaeshi also contributes to events by Unity Earth, Purpose Earth, and the Global Peace Tribe, showcasing dance and movement meditations. Notably, she performed in the contemporary dance piece "Wildfires" by Spector Dance and created science / art performances about forest root systems and the December Solstice for the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco. Kaeshi is a proud member of Evolutionary Leaders, a circle of forward-thinking individuals committed to human, social, and planetary transformation.