So- The Lady Fred is going to be teaching BOTH weeks of Tribal Massive (oooohhh how I wish I could afford those classes!!) in Las Vegas- so I will be substitute teaching her classes! I adore her students and always have so much fun when I sub (actually, anytime I’m in those classes) and I’m really excited!! I’ll be teaching these dates:
February 28th & 29th
March 6th & 7th
Visit Frederique’s website for more information!
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I wanted to share a sneak peek of what I’ve been working on for Calamitous Costuming! Look out for these items- they will be posted on Etsy within the next few days!
Calamitous Costuming is back on track…….bringing a bunch of new items, and also REBRANDING! That’s right. I’m working on a whole new look for my Etsy shop, and marketing collateral. Busy busy beeeeeeeeeee!
In dance news I’m very happy to announce my collaboration with The Lady Fred and her Black Heart Ballads! I will be appearing with them at Rakassah in March!
I also am working on a project called ‘Calamitous Collaborations’ which will debut at Cosmik Cash – Tribal Fest Afterparty in May.
More news to come!
So it’s been a slow start to the year. November/December of 2011 was a crazy hailstorm of travel and work and holiday visits. Then January hit, and BOOM. Nothing. HA! It really makes you appreciate this life- being able to hustle and do 19 jobs at once, and then looking around and realizing that all of those jobs are done for now. (Which then leads to HOLY CRAP! those jobs are DONE!……now what?) 
There are a few awesome things on the horizon for 2012….I am guest dancing in a troupe at Rakkasah- (more on who and where later….waiting for the official announcement!) Helping a friend organize what is looking to be an AMAZING show for the end of March in Los Angeles (again, more on that later), substitute teaching for one of my FAVORITE dancers ever (The Lady Fred), choreographing a piece for Cosmik Casbah – Tribal Fest Afterparty (I get to perform with one of my best friend EVER, the gal I credit for getting me into this dance life!!), and on top of all of that- I turn 30 in April! 
(trying to figure out if I actually want a party or just a gathering of friends…….)
Calamitous Costuming had to take a forced hiatus while I organized travel and home life, so hopefully that will be back on track within the next month or so. Look out for more jewelry and costuming creation from your truly!
I am so thankful for all of the challenges and adventures I had in 2011, all the friends I made all over the world, and can’t wait to see what 2012 brings! Happy new year, y’all!!
Happy Holidays for Amar and I means visiting Los Angeles and putting on Eclectic Ensemble at Donavon’s Studio Iqaat- this night?
Double PLus AWESOME!!
All Photos by: Lee Corkett
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These are the things that have happened.
Europe? Amazing.
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Amar and I are going full steam ahead with our plans for the upcoming Europe Revisited tour. We are trying to get Electric Vardo back on it’s feet as a working collaboration between the two of us. It’s really exciting to be able to work with him and other dancers to create a performance setting that’s welcoming and fun to watch!
I have been revamping both of our websites to suit a larger audience, and be more user friendly!!! I’ve seen WAY too many websites lately that are very confusing when you’re trying to find quick information. So to that end, we have the new site for:
DJ Amar/Solunmar Productions: www.solunamar.com
&
Electric Vardo electricvardo.wordpress.com
I’ll also be working on websites for a few friends and family soon. So much to do before we leave!
Dance wise I’ll be at LoveEvolution this Saturday doing Improv to Rob Garza’s (Theivery Corp.) set, going to class like a fiend, and getting my workshop material and choreography together for Europe!!
Thanks to all!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/calamitysam
So I have put some items back up on Etsy. All of the gloves are 100% cotton and extremely comfortable to wear. Plus: machine washable!
My necklaces are all cobbled together from various bits and sparkle I have accumulated over the years. Each as a little bit of something special, and are just waiting to make your ensemble sing!
So I’ve been lax with my updates, I know- But I’ll have some exciting news soon! watch out!
