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"The Gympie Times", Thursday 22nd November 2007 Jewels of the Nile on stage in Gympie Come on a journey to the Far East and beyond with Celestial Gems Belly Dance. Escape from your usual Sunday afternoon routine and immerse yourself in the exotic sights and sounds of the Mystic East. Treat your eyes to a breathtaking cascade of colour and feminine beauty. Be awestruck by the gorgeous and spectacular costumes. Allow your heart to beat in sync with the rhythmic beat of the Egyptian Tabla. Feel your spirit stir and be moved by the entrancing melodies of the Ney and Oud.
Artistic Director of Celestial Gems, Anita Ferguson said, “each of our Dancers and Musicians has been working really hard in preparation for this spectacular event. Everyone is both nervous and excited at the same time. Dancers of all levels will be performing at our extravaganza, from the Beginners through to our more seasoned performers, and definitely not forgetting the Teenie Genies who are the youngest of our troupe.” Dancers will be performing to both traditional and modern belly dance music as well as a selection of more familiar music. You will be treated to a variety of styles and props used by the Dancers including Veils and Swords. We will take you on a journey across many lands of the Far East to enjoy the varied styles of dance including traditional and cabaret, even a visit to India for a Belly Bollywood treat. “This is not just a wonderful opportunity for the Dancers to perform for their family and friends and show them what they have achieved,” said Anita. “It is also an opportunity for local residents to come along and enjoy our talented troupe.” The audience will not only be entertained by Celestial Gems Belly Dancers, but also Me-Attaa Middle Eastern Drummers. “For most of the Drummers, this will be their first public performance. They have all done an incredible job, I am very proud of them all including the Dancers,” Anita stated. Special Guest Belly Dance Troupes from across South East Queensland will also be performing. We will be joined by talented Dancers from Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Tewantin, Maroochydore and Kallangur. Jewels of the Nile extravaganza is on Sunday 2nd December at the Heritage Theatre, Civic Centre in Mellor Street. The doors will be open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Tickets can be pre-purchased from Cooloola Moods in Mary Street. For all enquiries contact Anita Ferguson on 5483 9815. Come along for an unforgettable experience and prepare to be mesmerised.
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"The Gympie Times", Friday 22nd August 2006 Dance
performance a matter of 'soul' Now in its 18th year, the invitation-only concert is held for charity and regularly attracts large audiences. It features professional dancers from the greater Brisbane area as well as performers from as far afield as Byron Bay, Gladstone and Toowoomba. The event is run by the Academy of Middle Eastern Dance, a composite of all the major belly dance schools in the Brisbane area. The Soul Fire dancers will be performing an original choreography accompanied by the MeAttaa Middle Eastern drummers. Troupe leader and instructor Anita Ferguson said she was proud that Soul Fire had been given the opportunity to perform at the concert. "This is the biggest event on the bellydance calendar," she said. "We've worked hard to perfect our performance, but we've also had a lot of fun in the process." The performing troupe consists of six dancers and four drummers, with Anita's husband Terence leading the drummers. The dancers will wear exotic sequined costumes from Turkey while the male drummers will sport the distinctive Arabic Garb that turns heads wherever they go. The Soul Fire Dancers are passionate about their art form and have performed regularly in Gympie and throughout the region. "This year we've danced as guests at belly dance concerts in Maryborough, Noosa and Caloundra," Anita said. "We've also performed at the Gympie Show, the Cooloola Culture Festival and at the Disability Action Week gathering at the art gallery and we're looking forward to dancing at the Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival in September." The Soul Fire ladies are also working on their end-of year concert, which will be held on November 12 at the Gympie Civic Centre. |
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Belly Dance troupe Celestial Gems invite you to attend their end of year
extravaganza, 'Jewels of the Nile', being held on Sunday 2