23rd November 2024
Gala Information for Performers
Thanks for agreeing to dance in this Special Edition of Belly Quarter in November.
We are so excited and this will be spectacular!
Running Order A (First Half)
Running Order B (Second Half)
Please send me: Music, Photo, Bio and some extra info
Send by 11/11/24 but sooner the better so I can create posters/bios etc
Send to ngvicki@hotmail.com
MUSIC
We accept MP3 format only
There's no limit in length, however, up to you to decide whether you can keep the audience's focus. It would be nice to have a longer set with dynamic changes/props. Or a clear Entrance, middle, ending.
However, if it's one style/no change, I suggested to keep to about 5 minutes.
(If you want to do more than one dance, can you message Vicki and ask, there maybe space. A change of style/costume preferred)
Photo
Your photo will feature on our website
(There may be a poster depending on my graphic design skill 😂)
Bio
Few words about yourself and your dance journey. If you find that difficult, you can give me some info about yourself and I can write something for you. For examples see Programme on the BellyQuarter.com page and you can see past perfomer's bio.
Other Info
Starting Position: On/Off stage
Colour of costume(if you know), or if you know what colour you want the background to be. There's option of Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Yellow or White. (I can't promise, but will try my best as I need to work this out on the day)
Style of dance
Props (if any)
About the dance
Few words about the dance if you can. I am not sure whether I will announce it on stage or, but I will definitely put this in the programme.
About Gallery at Tileyard
Getting Ready/Stage entrance
They do not have a changing room.
For those who are coming from the Watch your Step! workshop from 3-5pm at Academy Mews Studio. The studio is booked until 6pm so you can get ready there. (Please tidy up afterwards)
I suggest you come with full make up so the backstage will just be a change of costume
There's an area backstage which can be use to change costume (bear in mind it's a corridor), with 2 disable toilets which is also the audience toilets.
Stage is 5m x 2.3 m wide
See floor plan below for an idea.
Seating plan: I plan to have a middle aisle. For groups you are free to utilise that space.
Soloist: It may be how we enter the stage. I am unsure until the day, so please think through some options.
The bar will be opened that night
The venue is booked from 8pm to 11pm
Doors open 8, show starts 8:15-30 (Latest)
With interval
Aiming to end just after 10:30
Get in time - 7PM
Location
The Gallery at Tileyard London
Website: The Gallery - Tileyard
5 Tileyard Road, London N7 9AH
Nearest Tube: King's Cross
Bus 390 4 mins walk
Tickets and Cost
The venue sits 60 and have an extra 20-30 standing room at the back
As performers you do not need to buy a ticket and you will get a standing ticket if you wish to watch the show. (I am hoping for some bar stools/sofa at the back)
However if you do want to guarantee to sit with your friends you are advised to buy a ticket
But if we didn't sell out, you are welcome to sit.
Standing tickets are not for sale as they are reserved for the performers and Vicki's friends.
Tickets are on sale here:
Video/Photos
Ricky from @liveperformance_media will be filming. If you want your video let me know, I will give you a link afterwards for download. Cost is £20 per video
Wilson Wong (Carrin's (one of the performer) husband) will be taking some photos. I will share once this is ready. (My gift to you)
You are free to ask your friends to film you or take photographs (And tag @BellyQuarter if you wish)
Other info
This edition of Belly Quarter is likely to make a loss. So if you would like BQ to continue, best way to keep supporting it is try to come to the Sonia workshops or tell your friends about it. I wish to continue with this project to provide a safe space for bellydancers to improve and learn.
If you want to help, you are free to paypal me (vmicki@hotmail.com) any amount . I also accept hugs, chocolates, good vibes and good/bad jokes.
Random info: I have a lot of Body Shop handcream (coconut) which was in the old packaging (the company was throwing them away but I saved them). So will bring it with me and you are free to take loadsss or all if you want.
