movement & monkeyshines
JODI WASECA
CONTEMPORARY FUSION DANCE
Groups, Troupes and collaborations
In addition to being a solo performer and moonlighting with bands such as Beats Antique and Brothers Horse, Jodi has the pleasure of being a part of the top innovative performing groups in California, as well as being a integral behind the scenes player in many productions. See the bio page for more info!
Beats Antique
Growing like wildfire under the canopy of live electonica and world roots music comes a masterful merge of modern technology, live instrumentation and seductive performance, built of brass bands and glitch, string quartets and dubstep: the musical trio Beats Antique.
Since the group’s inception from the eclectic underground of San Francisco’s performance art scene, Beats Antique has been notorious for making it nearly impossible to sit still. They meld their mediums as attentively as they fuse the cultures that inspire their sound. All self produced and composed, the trio creates a unique collage: an animalistic, raw musical event that blurs the lines between the provocative, the spiritual, and the artistic, while still maintaining an allegiance to the muses of class and beauty.
Beats Antique is best imagined as an innovative creature built from the cumulative heritage of the world’s music chasing its tail. However vivid that image, when a marching band groove crashes into bluesy folk chords only to be accompanied by electronic beats and Middle Eastern melodies, you’ll still be surprised.
BEATS ANTIQUE!
Hubba Hubba Revue
A mix of irreverent comedy, classic striptease and circus and variety acts, the Hubba Hubba Revue is a fast-paced explosion of entertainment! Every Hubba Hubba event is a spectacle you won’t soon forget! Hubba Hubba Revue is the creation of several veterans of Bay Area nightlife, and offers a unique and highly entertaining alternative to the usual bar and nightclub scene.
www.hubbarevue.com
Bhoomi Project
Arising from the rich and varied dance scene in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Bhoomi Project takes Tribal Fusion and traditional belly dance to the next level. Under the direction of Zoe Jakes, the Bhoomi Project's remarkable stage shows, impeccable technique, and cutting edge costuming and choreography will bring an unrivaled beauty and grace to any event.
The Bhoomi Project is comprised of professional dancers with backgrounds in dance forms beyond bellydance. From Contemporary to Afro-Brazilian, fire performance to hip hop, and jazz dance to burlesque, these ladies have honed their skills individually for many years, thus creating the power and cohesiveness that make audience members become instant fans. The Bhoomi Project's principal dancers are director Zoe Jakes, Rose Harden, Marci Ann, Jodi Waseca, and Calamity Sam, with guest dancers Auberon Shull, Ashley Lopez, Asharah, Karolina Lux, Pixie Fordtears, and Mira Betz.
The Bhoomi Project dancers are regular collaborators with bands Beats Antique, Helm, Beautiful Machines, and Brothers Horse, current or former members of dance companies Bellydance Superstars, Bal-Anat, The Indigo, Dangerous Beauties, Deshret Dance Company, Aywah!, Suhaila Salimpour Dance Company and Goldstar Dance Company, as well as being nationally and internationally renowned performers and instructors individually.
The Bhoomi Project can bring a variety of performance, ambiance, and professionalism to any event. In addition to having strong group belly dance pieces in their repertoire, these ladies can present fire performance, clowning, vaudeville acts, and ambient strolling entertainment.
The Bhoomi Project
Zoe Jakes' House of Tarot
Two years ago, while poring over a favorite deck of Tarot cards, Zoe Jakes was inspired to create a work of art as powerful as the cards themselves. Finally, after years of creative process, House of Tarot has been created, placing the captivating energy of the Tarot deck onto members of the belly dance community. House of Tarot is true performance art, a mutable dance theater performance imbued with ritual and the mysteries of Fate. The archetypes of the Tarot come to life in dynamic choreographies, stunning set design, various theatrical props, and an original score of music by Zoe Jakes. Throughout the show, the haunting healing of the High Priestess, the seductive glamour of the Snake, the chilling chords of Death, live drumming, and more, fill the stage in a story of human fate and archetypes.
https://houseoftarot.wordpress.com/
Past Collaborations
Joweh R.A.W
Lifesize Mousetrap
Deshret Dance Company (director Ariellah Aflalo)
Dangerous Beauties Bellydance
Feet Of Freedom Modern Dance Company (director Sandy Metzler)
Sisters of Honk
Fou Fou Ha
Klown Korps
Beats Antique
Growing like wildfire under the canopy of live electonica and world roots music comes a masterful merge of modern technology, live instrumentation and seductive performance, built of brass bands and glitch, string quartets and dubstep: the musical trio Beats Antique.
Since the group’s inception from the eclectic underground of San Francisco’s performance art scene, Beats Antique has been notorious for making it nearly impossible to sit still. They meld their mediums as attentively as they fuse the cultures that inspire their sound. All self produced and composed, the trio creates a unique collage: an animalistic, raw musical event that blurs the lines between the provocative, the spiritual, and the artistic, while still maintaining an allegiance to the muses of class and beauty.
Beats Antique is best imagined as an innovative creature built from the cumulative heritage of the world’s music chasing its tail. However vivid that image, when a marching band groove crashes into bluesy folk chords only to be accompanied by electronic beats and Middle Eastern melodies, you’ll still be surprised.
BEATS ANTIQUE!
Hubba Hubba Revue
A mix of irreverent comedy, classic striptease and circus and variety acts, the Hubba Hubba Revue is a fast-paced explosion of entertainment! Every Hubba Hubba event is a spectacle you won’t soon forget! Hubba Hubba Revue is the creation of several veterans of Bay Area nightlife, and offers a unique and highly entertaining alternative to the usual bar and nightclub scene.
www.hubbarevue.com
Bhoomi Project
Arising from the rich and varied dance scene in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Bhoomi Project takes Tribal Fusion and traditional belly dance to the next level. Under the direction of Zoe Jakes, the Bhoomi Project's remarkable stage shows, impeccable technique, and cutting edge costuming and choreography will bring an unrivaled beauty and grace to any event.
The Bhoomi Project is comprised of professional dancers with backgrounds in dance forms beyond bellydance. From Contemporary to Afro-Brazilian, fire performance to hip hop, and jazz dance to burlesque, these ladies have honed their skills individually for many years, thus creating the power and cohesiveness that make audience members become instant fans. The Bhoomi Project's principal dancers are director Zoe Jakes, Rose Harden, Marci Ann, Jodi Waseca, and Calamity Sam, with guest dancers Auberon Shull, Ashley Lopez, Asharah, Karolina Lux, Pixie Fordtears, and Mira Betz.
The Bhoomi Project dancers are regular collaborators with bands Beats Antique, Helm, Beautiful Machines, and Brothers Horse, current or former members of dance companies Bellydance Superstars, Bal-Anat, The Indigo, Dangerous Beauties, Deshret Dance Company, Aywah!, Suhaila Salimpour Dance Company and Goldstar Dance Company, as well as being nationally and internationally renowned performers and instructors individually.
The Bhoomi Project can bring a variety of performance, ambiance, and professionalism to any event. In addition to having strong group belly dance pieces in their repertoire, these ladies can present fire performance, clowning, vaudeville acts, and ambient strolling entertainment.
The Bhoomi Project
Zoe Jakes' House of Tarot
Two years ago, while poring over a favorite deck of Tarot cards, Zoe Jakes was inspired to create a work of art as powerful as the cards themselves. Finally, after years of creative process, House of Tarot has been created, placing the captivating energy of the Tarot deck onto members of the belly dance community. House of Tarot is true performance art, a mutable dance theater performance imbued with ritual and the mysteries of Fate. The archetypes of the Tarot come to life in dynamic choreographies, stunning set design, various theatrical props, and an original score of music by Zoe Jakes. Throughout the show, the haunting healing of the High Priestess, the seductive glamour of the Snake, the chilling chords of Death, live drumming, and more, fill the stage in a story of human fate and archetypes.
https://houseoftarot.wordpress.com/
Past Collaborations
Joweh R.A.W
Lifesize Mousetrap
Deshret Dance Company (director Ariellah Aflalo)
Dangerous Beauties Bellydance
Feet Of Freedom Modern Dance Company (director Sandy Metzler)
Sisters of Honk
Fou Fou Ha
Klown Korps
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