Starbelly Dancers ( Boise , ID ), Kaeshi Chai , Drake von Trapp , and various other dance artists across the nation .
The show follows the Fool ’ s journey from innocence to maturity through the lush visual landscape from Eldridge ’ s paintings and Barnstone ’ s prose . The Radiant Tarot is an interpretation of the Tarot through the lens of psychology , the science of creativity , and the world ’ s literary , artistic , and spiritual traditions . When asked about her inspirations for this show , Krien explained that there was no “ aha ” moment , but rather a series of them . “ As I looked at Alexandra ’ s works , I kept on seeing dances and costumes that I have created ,” said Krien . “ I kept saying ‘ I have a choreography for that ’ or ‘ I can make a dance out of this .’ In many ways , the universe insisted that I create this show .”
In addition to the touring cast , local or nearly local dancers are encouraged to audition to join the show . Preceding every performance , Krien will be mounting workshops in a retreat format to teach her choreographies to dancers interested in being a part of this unique production . Dancers are welcome ( and encouraged ) to take part in as many productions as they ’ d like . More information about the tour can be found at the end of this article .
“ Myra is a generous teacher , and her retreats always offer personal and artistic growth ,” said Cecilia Rinn , the director of The Starbelly Dancers . “ Saying ‘ Yes !’ to this experience is something I didn ’ t even have to think about .”
Productions like The Radiant Tarot are not only important to the belly dance community , but the dance community at large . The Radiant Tarot is at the forefront of personally symbolic dance events that are sweeping the nation in an effort to heal our bodies , minds , and spirits .
Tour Locations and Dates :
Boise , ID Retreat : February 20th-23rd Performance : February 24th & 25th The Visual Arts Collective
Big Island , Hawaii Workshops : March 11th & 12th Retreat : March 13th-18th Show : Kona , Big Island - March 18th Hale Halawai
Santa Fe , NM Retreat and Performance at the end of May * Dates TBA * The National Dance Institute
Austin , TX Retreat : August 16th-18th Performance : August 19th The Dougherty Arts Center
New York City , NY Retreat : Sept . 28th-1st Performance : Oct . 1st Soho Playhouse
San Miguel de Allende , MX Retreat and Performance the last week of October Angela Peralta Theater
18 The Belly Dance Chronicles � January 2023