| Programs and Packages of DC Hippodrome Variety Show Entertainment |
| MIDDLE EASTERN BELLY DANCE Desert Rose Caravan Dancers often perform dances that include, finger cymbal playing (zills) done while dancing, raks assaya or cane dancing, a folkloric prop dance often done with audience participation, a drum solo, a fast paced dance done with lots of isolations, veil dance- an American cabaret style of moving with long flowing fabric, the Isis wings dance- a veil attached to the dancer that represents the wings of the Egyptian goddess Isis, among others. Our belly dancers are professional dancers who can perform glamorous Egyptian cabaret style belly dance and TRIBAL FUSION. For tribal fusion dance we include Chinese fan dance and fire performance. (Kinikia Lin-Kissick has been a fan and fire dancer for belly dance in the DC area for over ten years.) Fire performance in our belly dance repertoire may include the use of candle dance, fire fingers, fire fans, fire sword dance or fire pois! Tribal Fusion is an American art form that fusing respectfully movements from Flamenco dance, Asian dances and others to perform an interesting and entertaining dance that is continually evolving. Fire dance is included in performance at client request!!! |
| POLYNESIAN LUAU Hawaiian Luau Entertainment with Polynesian Dance Performance A transcending Polynesian luau delight! Perfect and special for all occasions. Our Hawaiian luau often include dances from the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Marquesas and Samoa. Every show includes authentic costumes and dance explanation. An enjoyable and participatory event from the islands of Polynesia. Hula from Hawaii is a graceful dance using the hands for storytelling, the Tahitian otea is a fast drum dance using hip movements and done in an exquisite headdress and hip belt with the costume, the Tahitian aparima is a more lyrical dance from the same islands still using the hips but with some hand gestures, the Maori poi dance mimics movements in nature by swinging long ropes with small balls attached called pois and the Samoan depicts folklife. Fire dances may be added to a luau for an extra exciting touch. Our luau program includes children parties. Bring the magic of Aloha to your young child's life. We will help them discover the story of hula and teach them dances in a very interactive and engaging fun child centered manner. |
| The Polynesian Experience Luau Show with Fire Dance Aloha Girl *1 dancer for 45 minute dance performance *1 authentic costume *Dances from Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti *Audience Participation *Photo Ops *Dance MC *Lei greeting available Island Tribe *2-4 dancers for 45-60 minute dance performance *Fire dances depending on venue access *Dances from Hawaii, New Zealand, Tahiti, Samoa *Audience Participation *4-5 costume changes *Photo ops *Hula hoop activities or Limbo Option *Photographer for event on availability *Lei greeting available Coming Soon: Wife and Husband ukulele team |
| Fire Ensemble Experience * Fire Dances Included in Luau and Belly dance can also be performed with non-fire glow in the dark apparatus Solo * 1 performer *15 minutes of fire performance Ensemble *2-3 Dancers *25 minute performance Apparatus: Torches, Fire Fans, Fire Pois, Fire Knife, Fire Staff **Remember we are happy to add fire performance to any of our other four programs. |
| Belly Dance Experience Show with Fire Dance Desert Rose- *1 dancer for 15-35 minutes dance performance *1 costume *Includes Drum dance, Zill dance, Cane Dance and Egyptian cabaret * Traditional Arabic and Tribal Fusion dances *Fire Dance *Audience Participation *Photo ops Caravan- *2-3 dancers for 30-45 minutes dance performance *2-3 costume changes *Includes dances from above and more *Fire dances *Audience Participation *Photographer for event on availability *Photo ops |
| Circus Experience Additional Options Aerial Fabric Artist*** Hula Hooping Dances **** Stilt Walkers **** Photography *** |
| Please also check out our wonderful Fiesta Dancers program on the Fiesta page. Consider a "Taste of the Islands" or the Special Full Service "Carnival Extravaganza Show" details on page. -Kinikia |
| Descriptive Explanation of Dances Performance from Polynesia for Luau Programs Hawaii - Hula is the dance from Hawaii. Hula tells a story with the hands. A'auna style is the modern hula made famous by the hula dancers from the early Hawaii settler days when haole (foreigners) came to Hawaii and toured the islands, dancers would perform an entertainment hula in the hotels and on the docks greeting the visitors to the island. Kahiko is the traditional island chants of Hawaii. It honors the beginnings of Hawaiian culture. There are few hip movements in kahiko, the dancers sing themselves, the kumu plays the gourd to the dancers' chants. Implements, are Hawaiian dance instruments, usually the pi'ili sticks- bamboo, ipu- handheld gourd and uli uli, feather shakers. Lava lava stones are also implements played similar to castanets, however it is unlucky to take any lava stones off of the Hawaiian islands. So few groups on the mainland play with lava lava stones. Tahiti- The Ori, dance of Tahiti refers to the fast hip shaking dances of the Cook Islands and other parts of French Polynesia. The two main dances for performances include the aparima, a story telling graceful dance, the otea, the exciting fast dance done to drumming. There is also the ahuroa, a traditional ceremonial dance done slower than the aparima. Tokelau- An island that is no longer above water and whose natives reside on New Zealand for the most part. The dances we perform are from Tokelau musicians that often fuse different Polynesian styles together. Maori- The Aotearoa are the Maori tribe people in New Zealand. The dances we perform from New Zealand are called hakas. We include the haka poi dance, short poi and long poi dances. The poi is a ceremonial dance now performed by the women of nobility demonstrating their coordination and unity in dance. Pois are swung by an arm length rope attached to small soft balls and demonstrate the forces of nature such as wind, sun and bird. The Maoris are warrior people famous for their haka chants as well. Our group is also reknowned for one of the few Polynesian style Maori fire spinning. Marquesas- The Marquesas people perform ceremonial sitting dances, tape'a, hand clapping dances putu and are famous for their bird dances where the movement mimics the flight of a bird. Samoa- A Samoan Sasa is a hand clap dance done by dancers using their own bodies for the rhythm. Siva Afi-Dance of fire is performed traditionally by men, now women may choose to do so occasionally in modern times. The staff like blade is lit on fire and spun fast by the Samoan dancer, both ends are usually lit. |
| Descriptive Terms for Belly Dance Performance Styles Belly dance refers to the Middle Eastern dances of predominant Arabic descent called Raks Sharqui. Egyptian Cabaret- This is the traditional show of belly dance and the most popular understanding of belly dance. Costumes are completely beaded and sequined. The dances are Hollywood glamorous meant for performance on stage. Turkish Cabaret- Turkish dance involves more sideways swishing action and the costumes are primarily the same except the belts are worn a little higher and the skirts have slits all the way up to the belt on the side. The illusion is more risque while the dance is still fun and playful and meant for stage dancing. American Cabaret- Combines one style of Cabaret with another style of dancing into the belly dance. Usually includes veil dance and with other ethnic dances. Raks Assaya- A folkloric dance, uses the cane as a prop. The cane is swung in lovely patterns around the dancer or balanced on different parts of the body while the dancer moves. Traditional form of raks assyaya includes a demonstration of the dancer's skills then audience interaction. One audience participant or a few must come on stage and help the dancer balance the cane between them. Tribal Fusion- Combines ethnic dance movements from African, Indian, Latin and Asian dances into belly dance work. This is usually done respectfully culminating into a fun eye pleasing dance. We combine the eastern fan dance into our tribal fusion dance. Moroccan- The belly dance from Morocco are graceful and may include finger cymbals, the three finger cymbal style. Zills- Are finger cymbals played by the dancer. Egyptian dancers play with four finger cymbals. Bedouin- This is a tribal dance, different from the term "tribal" as referred to for American tribal, but an actual tribe from Tunisia that is characterized for their folkloric type of mesmerizing movements. A lot of bounces in the torso and hips may be associated with Bedouin dance. Algerian Rai- Is a modern African social dance that came about from social uprising. Popular among the youth from this culture. |
| Please also feel free to call 703.628.0358 for phone inquiries. info@dchippodrome.org |
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