We will be closed Monday May 26 for Memorial Day.

Want to see some Flamenco? Go to the International Dance Stage on Sunday, May 25, 2008 from 7:30-9PM, and you will get to see La Pena Flamenco de Seattle, Jacqueline’s Dances of Spain and Ana Montes & Flamenco Danzarte.

Check out this YouTube video of the Breaking Point Dance Company. These dancers will be performing at Folklife on Friday, May 23, at 6:05 PM at the Mural Amphitheater

Folklife is coming up at the Seattle Center May 23-26, 2008, with all sorts of folk music, dance and arts for your enjoyment. We have compiled a dance guide arranged by type and then date:

Alaskan:
Alaskan Tlingit Dance Grp
Saturday 3:00pm at the Intiman Theatre
Alaska Kuteeyaa Dance
Sunday 2:00pm at the Intiman Theatre

African:
Lora & Sukutal Music & Dance Co.
Saturday 3:35pm at the Fountain Lawn Stage
W. African Music & Dance
Saturday 3:30 at the Mural Amphitheatre
Adefua African Music
Monday 1:30pm at the International Dance Theatre

Asian:
Bharatnatyam Dance
Friday 3:15pm at the International Dance Stage
Manasarovar Kathak
Saturday 11:00am at the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Tanjavur Dance School
Saturday 11:25am at the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Urvasi
Saturday 11:50am at the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Indira Rajesh & Vidhyalakshmi Vinod
Saturday 12:15pm at the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Nritya Lahari School
Saturday 12:40pm at the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Adhithi Venkat
Saturday 1:05pm at the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Chaitee Sengupta
Saturday 1:30pm at the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Morning Star Korean Culture Center
Saturday 12:50pm at the International Dance Stage
Mabuhay Philippines
Saturday 1:30pm at the International Dance Stage
Trad Japanese Music & Dance
Saturday 2:50pm at the Rainier Room
Central Asian Dance Theatre
Sunday 8:00pm at the Charlotte Martin Theatre
Chinese Dance
Sunday 5:00pm at the InernationalDance Stage
Bhangra & Bollywood
Monday 11:00am at the International Dance State

Argentian:
Tango Fusion Dance Co.
Friday 9:30pm at the International Dance Stage
Couples Dance of the World
Saturday 11:00am at the International Dance Stage
Tango Argentino
Sunday 9:30pm at the International Dance Stage

Belly Dance:
Fleurs d’Egypte Dance Co.
Friday 7:00pm at the Charlotte Martin Stage
Shahrazad Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble
Saturday 8:20pm at the International Dance Stage
Infusion Tribal Belly Dance
Saturday 9:00pm at the International Dance Stage
Troupe Hipotica
Saturday 9:35pm at the International Dance Stage

British Isles:
Nonesuch
Sunday 11:30am at the International Dance Stage
Portland Branch RSCDS
Sunday 12:10pm at the International Dance Stage
Portland Ceili Society
Sunday 12:50pm at the International Dance Stage
Inverglen Scottish Dancers
Sunday 1:30pm at the International Dance Stage
Morris Gone Wild
Sunday 2:05pm at the International Dance Stage
Maldon Meehan & Footnotes
Sunday 7:50pm at the Northwest Court Stage

Cambodian:
Cambodian Classical / Folk
Saturday 11:45am at the Fountain Lawn Stage

Childrens Dance:
Summit K – 12
Friday 11:45am at the Mural Amphitheatre
Hilltop Heritage Dancers
Friday 2:00pm – 2:30pm at the International Dance Stage

Croation:
Vela Luka Croation Dancers
Sunday 4:00pm at the International Dance Stage

Folk:
Folkloric Dancing
Saturday 4:10pm at the Mural Amphitheatre
International Folk
Monday 4:10 at the International Dance Stage
Mexican Folk
Monday 4:50 at the International Dance Stage

Flamenco:
La Pena Flamenco de Seattle
Sunday 7:30pm at the International Dance Stage
Jacqueline’s Dances of Spain
Sunday 8:10pm at the International Dance Stage
Ana Montes & Flamenco Danzarte
Sunday 8:50pm at the International Dance Stage

German:
Enzian Schuhplattler
Sunday 6:10pm at the International Dance Stage

Greek:
St. Demetrios Greek Folk
Sunday 6:50pm at the International Dance Stage

Hip Hop:
Breaking Point Dance Co
Friday 6:05pm at the Mural Amphitheatre
Red Eagle Soaring
Sunday 7:00pm at the Bagley Wright Theatre
Komplex Kai
Sunday 8:00pm at the Bagley Wright Theatre

Hungarian:
Kisbetyarok
Monday 3:00pm at the International Dance Stage

Irish:
Main Street Cloggers
Friday 4:40pm at the International Dance Stage
Comerford School of Irish Dance
Monday 12:50pm at the International Dance Stage
Baile Glas Irish Dancers
Monday 5:30pm at the International Dance Stage
Fire & Ice Irish Dance Co.
Monday 6:10pm at the International Dance Stage

Javanese:
Astrid Vinje
Friday 4:05pm at the International Dance Stage

Native American:
Wah-He-Lut
Saturday 2:00pm at the Rainier Room
Haida Laas
Sunday 12:20pm at the Intiman Theatre
Sngagim Axasniilkangin
Sunday 1:20pm at the Intiman Theatre

Polynesian:
Sunshine from Polynesia
Friday 2:40pm at the International Dance Stage
Halua Huala O Napualini
Sunday 2:30pm at the Bagley Wright Theatre
Halua Huala Pulamahlaikalikolehua
Sunday 3:20pm at the Bagley Wright Theatre
Na Lei O Mamu’akep
Sunday 4:05pm at the Bagley Wright Theatre
Ke Liko A’e O Lei
Sunday 4:55pm at the Bagley Wright Theatre

Serbian:
Mlada Srbadia Serbian Folk Dance
Saturday 12:15pm at the International Dance Stage

Seydah:
Bosnian-Herzegovinan
Friday 7:30pm at the International Dance Stage
Barvinok Ukrainian
Friday 8:10pm at the International Dance Stage
Radost Folk Ensemble
Friday 8:45pm at the International Dance Stage

Square:
Guerrilla Square Dance
Monday 6:20pm at the Bagley Lawn Acoustic Stage

Tahitian:
Tahitian Drumming & Dance
Saturday 12:20pm at the Bagley Wright Theatre

Tap:
Northwest Tap Connection
Monday 6:50pm at the International Dance Stage

Thai:
Siam Smile Dance
Friday 6:00pm at the International Dance Stage

Turkish:
Anadolu Turkish Folk
Sunday 3:15pm at the International Dance Stage

We are clearing out our black and pink FL10 Kush Dance Sneakers by Frontline on Ebay with starting bids of $9.99. These shoes normally retail for $48, so this is a great deal that you won’t want to miss out on. Hurry! The auctions end soon!

Click here for the KUSH Dance Sneaker auctions.

You asked for it, and now you can get it at Centerstage. We are now stocking two styles of Russian Pointe shoes: the Entrada and the Rubin.

Entrada is a revolutionary shoe specially designed for dancers with very low arches. The pre-arched sole mimics the shape of the foot on pointe, enchancing longevity while minimizing break-in. Dancers with high arches will experience decreased pressure on the front of the foot. Dancers with very low arches will find it easier to reach full pointe. Both will enjoy more flattering appearance and improved comfort.

Rubin (Russian for “ruby”) has a wide toe platform and low crown. This model has a pre-arched shape that mimics the shape of the foot on pointe, enhancing longevity while minimizing break-in. Dancers with high arches will experience decreased pressure on the front of the foot. Dancers with very low arches will find it easier to reach full pointe.

The Rubin is part of the Jewels Collection, which is characterized by its sleek and elegant pleatless toe platform that eliminates fringing, improves balance, and enhances the appearance of the dancer’s elegant foot lines.

I was intrigued when Jeanette Wilson, a former Centerstage employee, told me about her creation Sweet Feet, which is a foot spray that gives you just that – sweet feet. Here is her story:

“All dancers have experienced the embarrassment of stinky feet after dance class. After all, our feet are overworked and crammed in skintight leather, cloth and even plastic shoes for hours. Dancers are rightfully proud of their feet. Why should we be horrifyingly embarrassed of them when we take our shoes off? After trying many disappointing traditional sprays, I wanted to create my own. Working with a fellow dancer who was also a raw fragrance sales rep, I smelled dozens of fragrances and finally combined my favorites to develop the perfect light, refreshing and sweet smelling foot spray! I gave all my dancer buddies samples to get their feedback. They LOVED it!! Taking our shoes off after class now invoked numerous inquiries into that sweet smell. The fragrance is enhanced with a variety of herbs and natural ingredients to kill germs and deodorize the feet as well. My family helped me name the spray “Sweet Feet” and my uncle sketched the dancer’s feet shown on the label. My sister and brother attach the labels to the bottles by hand and my mom takes orders from Southern California and ships Sweet Feet to dancers across the United States. ”

Sweet Feet is also available at Centerstage. If you are curious but not convinced, please feel free to stop by and sample it!