Apr 18 2009
A Celebration of Rasa: The Summer Solstice
Guest Post by Rasa Vitalia
Ethnic Dance Artist, Rasa Vitalia , in collaboration with Open Secret Bookstore is proud to present “A Celebration of Rasa: The Summer Solstice” at Open Secret Bookstore Saturday evening, June 27, 2009, from 6pm-9pm. We are looking for interested Artists, Musicians, Drummers, Performers, Story-Tellers, Massuses, Tarot Readers, Palm Readers, Variety Acts, Caricaturists, Writers, Vocalists, Photographers, Videographers, Dancers, Poets, Magicians, Bakers, comedians, arts and crafts, jugglers, you name it (be creative!) etc.. to volunteer/sell their talents and showcase their ideas revolving around the theme of the Summer Solstice. Themes regarding, life, birth, rebirth, summer, celebration, the seasons, the planets, the earth, the moon, the sun, the nature, Ethnic art/dance/song, healing, shamanism, spirituality, the god/goddess, mysticism, folk, etc., are encouraged. No pay, but wonderful place and people to showcase your work.
• Contact: Rasa Vitalia: RasaVitalia@yahoo.com with your any ideas, your website, videos, music, writing, etc. that you may wish to contribute.
• Rehearsals: If you would like to dance with Rasa’s Rhythm Dance Group and have the opportunity to perform in the showcase with the group, please come to class! It will be a fairly easy but athletic circle dance. It’s a follow the leader dance. Having rhythm, stamina, ability to follow Rasa, zaghareet, hoot, hollar, have fun, laugh, and clap would be wonderful. Both men and women welcome. A nice, colorful skirt would work best and nice colored pants for the men. Please bring your idea of a costume during rehearsal. For the showcase, a black, long sleeve top would work best. Class/rehearsals Thursdays at Open Secret , 932 C Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. Please arrive at 3:30pm if you would like to participate in the show. You will take class first 3:30-4:30. The last 30 minutes of the class will be rehearsal from 4:30-5pm. Class is $10. Other rehearsal/class times will be scheduled according to participation interest. (I.e. Thursdays after 9pm, Wednesdays at 4-5pm & Fridays 5-6pm work best.)
• Birthday: P.S. This is also in celebration of my birthday. Your talents would make the BEST gift to me. Thank you!
• Arts Alive: I am so happy to have this opportunity to showcase artists! Please contribute and keep the arts alive! It’s even more important NOW than ever! Healing and Peace to all!
• Tell! Please forward this to those you think may be interested in performing or being in audience at this event! An official event announcement will be sent out once details are set.
• Interested? Please respond to this email and let me know!
• More: And for a little more information about Rasa Vitalia, please visit: http://www.RasaVitalia.com . If you click on the “Dance” link, not only will you learn more about her performance background, but also about the meaning behind Rasa Vitalia.
