[Dancenews] Parade Today! Come celebrate with us!

[Alia Thabit]

Come to the Parade!
Celebrate the Qudricentennial of Lake Cahmplain!
Saturday, July 11, 5 PM. Burlington, VT.
Main St from S. Union to the Waterfront.
There are all kinds of other things happening in Burlington today, and most
of them are FREE!!!

Thirty choreographers were chosen to present works in the Parade. One of
them was ALIA.

For three weeks, 20 brave belly dancers have been rehearsing like mad. Five
rhythms, five groups, in five locations: Belly dancers of all ages and skill
levels, from across Vermont and beyond, have come together for this event.

THANK YOU teamleaders Jennifer (Ysmia) and Hannah Rudy,Travis Shores, and
ALL the dancers and drummers for your time and dedication.

Each group chose a rhythm, contributed ideas, and created a staged section
for their rhythm and a processional sequence for the entire rhythm cycle.
Alia’s artistic direction provided the framework for the production, united
these elements, and set them in a cohesive whole. Live drumming coordinated
by Travis Shores makes th whole production come alive!

NOW IT'S ON!!!

Come party with us!
TODAY!
Saturday, July 11, 5 PM. Burlington, VT.
Main St from S. Union to the Waterfront.

We are #40, right behind Jeh Kulu. There are 80 GROUPS in the parade,
including Burlington Taiko, Bread and Puppet, and many, many more. It's a
big, wild, once in 400 years event.

Full day event listing is below. See you at the PARADE!

Love,
Alia

Alia Thabit
Traditional and Avant-Garde Bellydance
Vermont Arts Council Juried Artist; NEST Roster Artist
http://www.aliathabit.com; http://youtube.com/aliathabit

Saturday July 11 Events:
*Saturday, July 11*

   - *Champlain Valley Stage: *Performers include* Alan Greenleaf & the
   Doctor**, Atlantic Crossing,* and Nulhegan Chief Luke Willard’s* Willard
   Way. *City Hall Park, 12:30 to 5pm FREE
   <http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/187/129/>
   - *Church Street Stage: *A musical showcase including* Le Vent du
Nord *(special
   show 11:30am). ALSO the *Clayfoot Strutters,.* and others. Church Street
   Marketplace, 11:30am to 4pm. FREE
   <http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/187/129/>
   - *Taste of Champlain Food Festival*. Strawberry Festival featuring
   regional fresh berries, shortcakes, and other berry confections. At food
   festival site and several downtown and lakeside locations. Noon to 4pm.
   <http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/187/129/>
   - *Church Street Marketplace:* New Vaudeville Spectacular featuring
   Bindlestiff Family Circus, Foolz, The Hokum Brothers, and, from Quebec,
   strolling performers *Ensemble Karel*., 12-piece marching band,
*Fanfarniente
   della Strada*, and the comic characters, Toxique Trottoir - The Botero
   Family. 11am to 5pm.
   - *Vermont History Expo:* A variety of displays will be staged regarding
   the region’s vast history. Battery Park, 10am-5pm. FREE
   - *Art Fits Vermont Project: *Hundreds of artist-designed puzzle pieces
   on display. Battery Park, 10am to 5pm. FREE
   - *Champlain Salon: Our Next Hundred Years: The Future of Diverse
   Communities in the Champlain Valley. *(see Mon. 7/6)* *Noon – 1:30pm,
   Contois Auditorium Burlington City Hall. FREE
   - *Iroquois Lacrosse Weekend *(see fri.7/10). Waterfront Park, 1pm. FREE
   - *No Borders Concert—Native American blues, rock, and traditional music:
   * Including Grammy-winning Iroquois singer-songwriter *Joanne Shenandoah*,
   and* Gary Farmer & the Troublemakers. *Also, special appearance
by*Heritage and Harmony
   *, international choral group of Quebec, French, and Vermont kids.
   Waterfront Park Main Stage, Noon.
   <http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/187/129/>
   - *Concert Series:* *Ween *and *Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra: Antibalas**
   *promises irresistible rhythms—*Ween’s** *the ultimate cosmic goof of the
   alternative rock era, a prodigiously talented and deliriously odd duo whose
   work travels far beyond the constraints of parody and novelty. Waterfront
   Main Stage, 6:30pm. Tickets $33 advance, $35 day of show.
   <http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/187/129/>
   - *Territoires Feminins *(Women’s Territories) (see Thurs. 7/9): Main
   Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theater, 9pm (after
   parade). Tickets $15.
   <http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/187/129/>
   - *Champlain 400 Parade: *Unfolding along Main Street and climaxing at
   Union Station, this parade features a first-ever performance parade with
   hundreds of dancers, choreographers, magicians, stilt-walkers, giant
   puppets, and much more. Assemble at 5:00pm. FREE
   <http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/187/129/>
   - *Champlain Concerts, Performances, and Pageant:* After the parade,
   artists will stage events in multiple venues (artists and locations TBA).
   Check printed program or website for details and locations. 8:30pm. FREE.
   - *The New World.* Acclaimed French/Algerian choreographer *Heddy
Maalem*will stage a special commissioned world-premiere performance
and pageant
   featuring more than 50 professional Vermont, Quebec, and Native American
   dancers—all accompanied by Dvorak’s *New World Symphony*. 50 minutes.
   Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 8:30pm. FREE.
   - *The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus** presents Freaks & Foolz Cabaret** *Bawdy
   vaudeville in an intimate setting. Contois Auditorium, City Hall, 9pm.
   Ticketed event. $10. Adults Only.

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