Wind Sand & Desert Feet - Belly Dance Troupe
Wind Sand & Desert Feet is Small Planet Dancers' Middle Eastern, or belly dance, troupe. Each class session focuses on one or two unique choreographies taken from the wide variety of belly dance styles utilized by choreographer/instructor Jo Sarnelli. Her inspiration arises from diverse cultures spanning three continents: From the Gypsies of Eastern Europe, to the tribal dances of South Africa and from the Bollywood and classical styles of India to the fusion of flamenco and middle eastern influences that define Morocco. A listing of Jo Sarnelli's recent belly dance choreographies can be found below.
Classes may be taken strictly for exercise, or as a means to develop the skills necessary for participation in troupe performances. Classes are available in Westfield and West Springfield, MA. Please see our classes page for details. Jo invites all women to participate. Prior dance experience is not required and public performance is an option.
For those wishing to schedule a troupe performance, please see our contact page. Wind Sand & Desert Feet performs the following Middle Eastern and African dances:
- Aladdin's Lamp
- Dreaming of Veils
- Persian Peris (Persian Veil Dance)
- Marabou Cabaret (Double Fan Dance)
- Marco Polo (Indian Veil Dance)
- Talibek (Egyptian Cane Dance)
- Leila (Gypsy Zill Dance)
- Leysh Nat'Arak (Modern Egyptian)
- Ramza (Veil Dance)
- Dance for the King (Egyptian Double Fan Dance)
- Hips Don't Lie (Indian, Bollywood-style Dance)
- Lost Caravan
- With Eyes Like Yours (Gypsy Dance)
- Tribute to Erte
- Out of Africa (Tribal)
- Gaia, Earth Goddess
- The Fiddler and the Wood Nymphs (Fusion)
- The Spanish Gentleman (Fusion)
- A New Dawn
Performance Costume Checklist
