Electric Vardo Novermber Newsletter – Part 2


Chebiji, with his partner, Eloise.


Upcoming Event Recap + QuickLinks:

Dangerous Beauties  (Nov. 10)

Mad Professor / Dub Mission (Nov. 10 / Sundays)

Underground Nomads (Tuesdays)
Meditation/Prayer for Chebiji  (Nov. 12)

Non Stop Bhangra  (Nov. 16)

Beats Antique at Fillmore  (Nov. 16 Sold Out) (Nov. 17)

Zulu Lounge LA (Dec. 5)

Calamity Sam I.T.S. Classes  (Mondays)

Cues & Tattoos + Tribal Fest AfterParty Tix on sale (March + May)


Calamity Sam LA Workshop – Friday December 6. 8pm at Dance Garden

Calamitous Combos with Calamity Sam, hosted by Rodin and BFLA.
$25 . 8:00-9:30pm . Dance Garden, 3407 Glendale Blvd. Eagle Rock
For details, visit thecalamitysam.com

Calamity Sam will also be teaching at Cues & Tattoos on SundayMarch 30th and performing at the Instructor’s Showcase on Friday March 28th, 2014 in Seattle, WA, and at Fusion Fest in Boise later next summer (dates tba). Other workshops and events in the works. Visit thecalamitysam.com for Sam’s whereabouts and links to register for her workshops.


Electric Vardo Partners & Alumni


Dub Mission – Sundays at elbo Room, SF

DJ Sep & residents Maneesh the Twister, Ludichris, Vinnie Esparza and J. Boogie + Special Guests each week. Weekly Calendar at dubmission.com.


Founding members of Electric Vardo, Ultra Gypsy’s Jill Parker,Rose Harden and Gibson Pearlteach classes and perform in the bay area. Click on each of their names for links to their websites. Rose teaches as part of Strange Brew, along with Zoe Jakes, Kami Liddle and Elizabeth Strong, Wednesdays at the FatChanceBellyDance studio. Jill teaches at ODC in SF and Spring Fall Studio in Berkeley.


Frédérique / The Lady Fred is a worldwide avant-garde theatrically based belly dancer, artist, instructor, pioneer, and creator / director of both: Silent Sirens Theatre™, and the Black Heart Ballads™

Current Class Schedule (See The Lady Fred‘s website for updates on classes, workshops and events):

Wednesdays: Improv Tribal Style Level: Beginner 8:15pm – 9:45pm East Bay Dance Center, Oakland


Visit Calamity Sam’s Calamitous Costuming Etsy store for some awesome head pieces, necklaces and more – all made by her.


Sam and Amar are offering design and promotion services to promoters, dancers, musicians, DJs and all in the creative arts business. Current clients include Zulu Tatoo & Zulu Lounge (flyers & brochures), Heather Shoopman (website), G.S. Sachdev (CD & DVD artwork, flyers, posters, business cards & website), BFLA (Flyers & Blog), Fusion Fest (flyers and promotion), Unmata (flyers), Tribal Fest (ads, flyers), Cues & Tattoos (flyers, program). Send us an e-mail for info.


Cues & Tattoos – March 26-30, 2014 in Seattle, WA

Amar and Sam will be teaching at Cues & Tattoos and co-hosting the EMERALD VARDO AfterParty featuring an exclusive lineup of dancers, More details to come soon. Workshop registration is now open. Amar is also offering Video services for the festival. Visit the Cues & Tattoos website for video order forms.


Electric Vardo Tribal Fest AfterParty – May 16-17, 2014, Sebastopol, CA

Tribal Fest 2014 registrations and AfterParty Tix on sale now.

AfterParty tix are on sale, with Special Early Bird discounts and bonuses.
The Official Tribal Fest AfterParty by Electric Vardo will take place on Friday and Saturday May 16 & 17.


Music from Around the World – CDs and DVDs from my store and personal collection at my Amazon Store.


Classical Indian Music Albums and instructional video by G.S. Sachdev – Visit gssachdev.com for details.


Authentic loose-leaf chai made fresh to order from a traditional family recipe with a flavor reminiscent of the railway station chai-wallas in India. Available in Traditional Black or Naturally Caffeine Free Rooibos.