Upcoming Events with Tanja

Saturday, April 30, 2011
MENAGE: Part Two - A History of Tribal Style Belly Dance
at La Pena Cultural Center, in Berkeley, CA
8:00 pm
Dark, underground, sensual and mysterious - from urban beats to folkloric melodies, from electronica to hip hop - we'll take you on journey of moves and music. From the Ghawazee, Ouled Nail, and other tribes of dancers throughout the Middle East, to recreations of those by famed matriarch of American belly dance Jamila Salimpour, to American Tribal Sty...le (ATS), and then the ever popularized Tribal Fusion, tribal style belly dance has gone on an incredible journey and continues to today. Dark, mysterious, and sensual, let us take you through an imaginative microcosm of that journey.Using the same technique from Part One of MÈNAGE, stylizations and creative choreographies take you through a unique tribal journey. Featuring Kami Liddle, Tjarda, Tanja Odzak-Goppold, Rebecca Vasile, Gina Bruno, EvilEye BellyDance, Amberetta, Chelsea Martin, Bal Anat and choreography by Jamila Salimpour. Let us take you from the caravans of the Middle East to the tribal festivals of the United States and then stretch your imagination.
$15 in advance; $20 at the door
3105 Shattuck Avenue (near the intersection of Ashby and Shattuck) Berkeley, CA
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Recent Events with Tanja

Friday, March 11, 2011
Rakkasah West
at Richmond Memorial Auditorium, in Richmond CA
9:00 pm
Come watch Tanja perform as a guest artist with the reigning queen of gothic belly dance, Ariellah! This collaboration also includes the two breath-taking beauties Crystal Silmi and Jodi Waseca. We will be performing under the name "Deshret Dance Company". Rakkasah's doors open Friday night at 7pm, but Deshret will be dancing at 9pm. Get there early to enjoy this one of a kind festival! Rakkasah West is the world's *largest* belly dance festival, complete with belly dancing of all styles and a massive bazaar to die for. You will find exotic costuming, musical instruments, jewelry, decor for your home, henna painting, dancers, dancers, dancers and more dancers. Dress yourself in your Arabic finery and experience the Extraordinary!
$15 at the door
3230 MacDonald Avenue (MacDonald Ave exit off I-80) Richmond, CA
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
ShadowDance
at Oakland Metro Opera House, in Oakland CA
8:00 pm
Allow the dark side of the moon and all her loneliness and glory fullt enrapture you... envelope you... soothe and comfort you... Come watch Tanja debut her brand new piece; new, dark and lovely just for you, just for ShadowDance!
$25 in advance, $30 at the door, $35 VIP
630 3rd Street (off MLK Jr Way) Oakland, CA
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Rakkasah West
at Richmond Memorial Auditorium, in Richmond CA
5:25 pm
Come celebrate Rakkasah's 30th Anniversary! Rakkasah West is the world's *largest* belly dance festival, complete with belly dancing of all styles and a massive bazaar to die for. You will find exotic costuming, musical instruments, jewelry, decor for your home, henna painting, dancers, dancers, dancers and more dancers. Dress yourself in your Arabic finery and experience the Extraordinary! This year, Tanja is proud to be choreographing for Suhaila Salimpour’s Repertoire Ensemble. Her work will be debuted in the 2010 Rakkasah West show. She will also be performing the work with the Ensemble. Look for her and her new masterpiece under “Suhaila Dance Company” in the schedule!
$18 at the door
3230 MacDonald Avenue (MacDonald Ave exit off I-80) Richmond, CA
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
L'Amour de la Danse
at The Oakland Metro Operahouse, in Oakland CA
8:00 pm
L'Anonyme presents The Rakkasah After-Party & 30th Anniversary Celebration! Come see history in the making and celebrate 30 years of Rakkasah - the world's largest belly dance festival. L'Amour de la Danse spotlights performances from both the biggest names in all of belly dance and some of the most ground-breaking dancers our community has to offer. Plus, enjoy a whole host of other surprises including DJs, dancing, games, shopping and more! L'Amour de la Danse is a celebration of Rakkasah's rich history, Bay Area Belly Dance, and of our vast and diverse community, all for the Love of Dance. Tanja performs with both Suhaila & Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat in a very rare and unique duet and with L'Anonyme Collective in some super sizzling pieces! Don’t miss the after-party of the year! Yalla Habibi!
$18.50 in advance, $27 at the door
630 3rd Street (off MLK) Oakland, CA
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Sunday December 6, 2009
Belly Dance Nights
at Montero's Café, in Albany CA
6:00 pm doors
Join Tanja and other dancers from the Suhaila Salimpour School of Belly Dance for a night of performance at Suhaila's fabulous annual Holiday Party!
No cover, $10 restaurant minimum
1106 Solano Ave (off San Pablo Ave) Albany, CA
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Saturday December 12, 2009
Tribal Fusion Faire
at South County Regional Center, in Arroyo Grande CA
1:00 pm
Celebrating all tribes with two fun-filled days of Tribal Dance Workshops, Live Dance & Music Performances, Food & Shopping! Performing as L'Anonyme Collective, Tanja rocks the stage in a special number with Erin Harper and L'AC guests Lori Tawasha (of EvilEye) and Tribal Fusion Faire Instructor Rose Harden. Come watch them smolder and sizzle as they scorch the house!
$8 in advance, $10 at the door
800 Branch St (near 101/227 intersection) Arroyo Grande, CA
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Sunday December 13, 2009
Tribal Fusion Faire
at South County Regional Center, in Arroyo Grande CA
3:30 pm
Come watch Tanja debut her new choreography. A bold exploration of passion and sensual exuberance, this 9/8 song complete with finger cymbals ablaze will set your pants on fire!
$8 in advance, $10 at the door
800 Branch St (near 101/227 intersection) Arroyo Grande, CA
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Sunday October 25, 2009
Tribal Fusion Choreography Workshop
at Suhaila Salimpour School of Belly Dance, in Albany CA
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and learn Tanja's exciting 9/8 choreography complete with finger cymbals at Suhaila's studio! This is Tribal Fusion as interpreted by Tanja Odzak; a Tango-Flamenco-Bellydance-Latin-Balkan inspired piece that is a bold exploration of passion and sensual exuberance. Bring your finger cymbals, a hand towel, and firm hair ties!
$75 non-SSSBD members; $67.50 SSSBD members
425 San Pablo Avenue (at El Cerrito Plaza) Albany, CA
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Friday October 23, 2009
Baxtalo Drom
at Amnesia, in San Francisco CA
10:00 pm
Tanja, Erin, and Abby perform as L'Anonyme with special guest artist and the evening's host, Rose Harden! Baxtalo Drom, the Lucky Road, is a monthly gypsy punk dance party brought you to by Rose Harden and Sister Kate. It's a superfine night of live performance, music, and dancing influenced by all things gypsy, Balkan, and bein' on the road.
$5 before 9:30 pm; $10 after 9:30 pm
853 Valencia Street (between 19th & 20th) San Francisco, CA
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