Cash Cabaret: Thursday, January 29, 2015

Join The Cash Cabaret as we kick off our first cabaret show of the 2015 season! A variety act showcase, expect the night to be full of sensuality in celebration of the Winter Goddess. Come out and let your eyes be tantalized by this spectacularly sexy and talented cast!

This will be a night to remember, a true montage of feminine expression is starring:

Keith Middleton (Spoken Word)
Carrie Cueva(Pole Artist)
Flexible Rods aka Sanchez Tania (Contortionist)
Frances Ann (Pole Artitst)
@Destiny Ocasio aka Ms. Kitty LaLa (Pole Artist)
and Cashel Campbell(non traditional Belly Dance)

Stage Kittening by: Carol Mele & Glea Anastacia
Thu Jan 29th
Doors 7p
Showtime 8p
Tickets $10 in advance http://m.bpt.me/event/1143287
$15 at the door
Dress code: Casually Sexy!
The MIXED NOTES CAFE @ 333 Elmont Road, Elmont, NY 11003
516-328-2233
*Full bar and drink menu available

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Photo Credit: Aisha Butler of Jazzy Photos

Photos By Aisha Butler of Jazzy Photos

Healing & Survival

Here is a picture of me in 2007, four months after I had survived malaria. I had been in such a vulnerable and emotional place that my Mother brought me to Jamaica for some healing. We stayed at this hotel in Trelawny that was so beautiful, with villas and delicious food. My heart was broken from the end of a relationship and my spirit was attempting to find renewal. They had a talent night at the resort and I decided to Belly dance. There Belly dance was again, showing up to help me heal in my weakest hours. Some family friends who were also photographers caught this picture as I was dancing and I simply remember feeling at peace in that moment. Photo Credit: Reids Photo Vision Photography

Reids Photo Visions 2007

PvtEvnt-7.2011 Cheryl (12)

Private Events

Pictures from various private events that I have been booked for throughout the years.

 

 

4.2007 Embora Showcase (26)

Embora

I interned and danced as a student at Embora (a former dance studio in Fort Greene, Brooklyn) from 2006-2008. My dance teacher (pictured in pink and white) was Allisyn “Oya” Swift, a former student of the great Arianna Al Tiye, a belly dance Queen! These pictures were from my first student recital. I was so happy to have been apart of this experience. In 2007, I survived a difficult bout with malaria. I was sadly close to losing my life and simultaneously, I had just ended a four-year relationship. The recital and the heavy concentration on this dance form helped me to heal and find some purpose to push forward. The ladies in these pictures were a great support and such shining lights at this time in my life.I had gotten all of my costumes together and the orange outfit shows me dancing a solo piece to a Caribbean inspired song call Tassa. I was so nervous! My whole family was in attendance and they helped me to celebrate life and transformation that day.”

(Pictured in black and turquoise is Keisha, in all turquoise is Karen, in yellow is D. Bean and not pictured is Antina Johnson who I was the closet too and who showed me the most hearty love and support.)

2008 Musee Des Femmes (2)

Desert Sin – Theatrical Company

Pictures from the richly imaginative “Desert Sin” from 2008-2009. This was the first burlesque piece I ever performed in. I played the Goddess Kali and danced in a trio at the now closed but legendary Zipper Factory in midtown NYC. This show really ushered me into stage performance and I was so pleased and honored to be apart of working with a dynamic, diverse and genius cast, all created and culminated by Desert Sin founder Djahari Clark .

 

I worked with Desert Sin – Theatrical Dance Company in 2008. This wonderful experience was my introduction into belly dance and burlesque as stage performance. I was so excited and thrilled to be apart of this cast. I was one of three dancers body painted and adorned in blue paint and gold embellishments depicting the Goddess Kali. At the time, I felt grateful to simply be apart of the show and cast. However, I wasn’t aware that from a spiritual perspective, this role and character would teach me and open me up to a deeper understanding of Goddesses.  I look back on these pictures and that moment with fond memories.

Sensual Belly Dance Workshops

Images from Sensual Belly Dance Workshop classes that I have taught at Body, Mind & Pole.

BOCA Fest (Bellydancers of Color Association Festival)

BOCA FEST (BELLYDANCERS OF COLOR ASSOCIATION FESTIVAL) a festival started by Dr. Sunyatta Amen. I found this festival to be nourishing and supportive on the quest for myself.  The pictures show me dancing in the Samba workshop.