Next event will be hosted by MEDA
in Lafayette, LA
Jul 28-30, 2006
See Middle East Dance Artists of Louisiana (MEDA-LA)
Next NOBDF still pending for
New Orleans, LA
Enjoy Morocco & Sahra for 3 days of Belly Dance!
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Directions From the east exit I-10 at Elysian Fields. From the west exit I-10 at Claiborne to Elysian Fields, turn towards the French Quarter. Three blocks from the Mississippi River, turn left on Chartres. Go one block, turn right on Marigny. The A.R.K. is in a large warehouse on your left at the end of block.. Entrance: Marigny and Decatur. Ample parking on the streets. Don’t use the lots. If parking on Marigny, park with traffic on that two-way street.
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Tickets available at the door, cash only, dancers & children free.
No charge for the performers!
Everyone of all ages are welcome to attend NOBDF where all levels of Middle Eastern dancers are invited to perform in a supportive atmosphere.
No smoking, at the event, please.
Visit the MEDA-LA Site for the Latest MEDA Dance Events
Marlane's cell: (504) 669-3369:
View past NOBDF photographs at:
http://community.webshots.com/user/jmdrake4
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“Our Jan
Festival”
March 8th, 2003 was the 13th Festival held at The A.R.K.
The NOBDF was presented by MEDA members Marlane Drake, hostess; Shelly Plaisance, sound director; Charlie Pettus, dance coordinator. J. M. Drake: stage set-up, website and photographs. Marlane, Roy LeBlanc, and David Arceneaux at the door. J
MS Gulf Coast: Michelle and Rachel
Meridian, MS: Five members of the Queen City Gypsies
New Orleans: Pandora (Pamela)
Houston: Amara (Cindy) of Nadira Nar
Houston: Maia Benazar (Missy) of Nadira Nar
MS Gulf Coast: Michelle
Lafayette: Oasis Dance Jennifer and Dayna
Houston: Zahana (Vicki) of Nadira Nar
Baton Rouge: Azeema of Bayou Shimmy
Lafayette: Jennifer and Dayna of Oasis Dance
Baton Rouge: Shamsi (Charlie) instructor at Bayou Shimmy with drummer Shelly
New Orleans: Daughters of Devi directed by Megha Gavin with Elizabeth, Lisa, Molly, Lenay, Mary, Tanya, and Bridget.
Times Picayune Features about New Orleans Festivals
Times Picayune Article about July 14, 2002 Festival
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This is Vickie Noack's review of the Nov 10, 2001 NOBDF Festival: |
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Just returned from New
Orleans with Kirsten and Patricia! New Orleans is always one of my
favorite places to go. Each trip is VERY different from all others. So
much fun, adventure, food and decadence in one place. How does one handle
living there? I would love to give it a try! As always ... a great
show. The new stage set was beautiful...and the audience continues to
grow! Dancers from across the state, and from Texas were there to share in
everyone's talent, gifts and joy. What else can I say...it is truly one of
those moments when you feel as if two months couldn't have possibly passed
since the last time you were there.
Love always, Vickie |
Jun 8, 2001
for Dance- New Orleans Belly Dance Festival 3:
The 3rd Festival once again came through with an amazing
wealth of local New Orleans talent. The artists, aware of the dangers of the
tropical temps at this time of year chose to present a series of subtle,
sensuous performance pieces which focused on technique, conserving their
energies for more cooler seasons. The unexpected appearance of a male dancer (in
the midst of what appeared to be a trio of caped females), the turbaned Sitar
player, Bunny Adam's tropical piece and many other surprises all proved that
each festival occurrence brings us rich diversity, disciplined artistry and
serious sensuality. The magic of theatre is truly the work of many magicians.
Oopah's and Shimmees to all. -Claude Roy LeBlanc, Appelle' LeSavant, Defender of
the Dance.