International Bellydance artist Asha (of ashadance.com) had the pleasure of producing Night of the Goddess, a Benefit Dance Concert for Mother Earth, at CenterStage Atlanta on October 14th. Atlanta’s most accomplished dancers will embodied the Goddess archetypes found in the many religions and spiritual practices such as Kali, Isis and Athena. Accompanied by live music, spoken word and a backdrop of sacred temples and sites, these solo and group performances will represent ancient dances in countries including Egypt, Greece, Morocco, India, Persia, Turkey, the British Isles, Hawaii, Spain. Dance styles in \u201cNight of the Goddess\u201d incorporated ancient and classical, modern, and folkloric influences for aficionados of these dramatically different styles, world music fans, and members of Atlanta’s diverse dance community. Asha, showcase organizer and an Atlanta pioneer in sacred dance, belly dance, and Bollywood fusion said \u201cNight of the Goddess\u201d was a chance to sample the rich diversity of styles in dance and music available in the Atlanta area. \u201cA lot of people don’t realize how many talented ethnic performers live here,\u201d she said. \u201cAtlanta has grown so much, and there are so many different talents and influences to explore.\u201d Asha chose the theme of giving honor to the Goddess \u201cbecause She is described in all the ancient cultures as the Creative Force and Sustainer of Earth’s bountiful resources.\u201d \u201cIn the past, I have performed at many cancer benefits,\u201d Asha said, \u201cand was …<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
International Bellydance artist Asha (of ashadance.com) had the pleasure of producing Night of the Goddess, a Benefit Dance Concert for Mother Earth, at CenterStage Atlanta on October 14th. Atlanta’s most accomplished dancers will embodied the Goddess archetypes found in the many religions and spiritual practices such as Kali, Isis and Athena. Accompanied by live music, … Continue reading Night of the Goddess – Scenes from Multi-Cultural Dance Concert<\/span>