Hands of Kali

Hey gang, I'm announcing a new class:

Starting next Thursday, 2/18, it's "BadAss Drillz" every Thursday 7-8pm!

In BadAss Drillz class, the goals are to intensively practice basic techniques and to get a good sweaty workout. Bring a water bottle, a positive attitude and as much as you can spare for payment. To fight the recession, I'm making this one a pay-what-you-can class with no set fee. No registration necessary; drop-ins are welcome. This class is suitable for dancers at all levels of experience.

Location is my home studio in the Central District. Email me (kendra@handsofkali.com) for exact address and further details.
Let's dance!
Thanks much,
Kendra  :)

Mark your calendars for these fucking fabulous upcoming bellydance shows:

Monday, Feb. 22 -- It's "Black Monday" again! Hands of Kali takes the stage at Ballard's premier monthly goth night, at the Sunset Tavern. Address is 5433 Ballard Ave. NW. This month also features: DJ Coldheart and a CD release party for the Daughters of Bristol. Doors at 9pm, cover charge $6, 21+. Find it online at www.sunsettavern.com.

Sunday, Feb. 28 -- On this crazy full moon night, I'm taking a solo spin at Kalia Restaurant in Greenwood, 8518 Greenwood Ave. N. Show starts around 7pm. This one is all-ages!

Saturday, March 6 -- I'm opening for Citizen Glass (live new wave -- yeah, baby!) at the Tiger Lounge, 412 S. Orcas in Georgetown. Doors at 9pm, 21+. Check out www.tigerloungeagogo.com for more info.

Friday, April 9 -- Hands of Kali and my fabulous students in troupe Adderstone present a night of bellydance to all 80s music! Woohoo! Cafe Metropolitain at 1701 E. Olive Way on Capitol Hill. This 21+ over show is a benefit for breast cancer research -- requested donation $10. Come support the cause! More info at www.cafemetropolitain.com.

Saturday, April 17 -- Adderstone, my amazing and beautiful student troupe, brings their special brand of tribal fusion bellydance to the Spring Fairy Festival in Tacoma.  3:30pm on the main stage at Freighthouse Square, located at 25th & D St.  Visit www.springfairyfestival.com for additional info.

xoxo,
Kendra

"Stomping Ground" Book Release Party
Edge of the Circle
Pike & Boylston in Seattle
Friday, Feb. 5, 6-8pm
It's free!

I'll be reading and signing books, as well as doin' that bellydance thang. Plus: Special solo performance by Sibyl from troupe Adderstone!
Hope you can join us.
xoxo,
Kendra


Linkee:
http://www.amazon.com/Stomping-Ground-Kendra/dp/0557201438/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263428686&sr=1-1

Some of the lovelies from troupe Adderstone, struttin' their new fan routine to "Caravan" by Raquy:




Hands of Kali debut a brand-new double-sword piece:




Seraphina's amazing improv solo:



Deidra with her hair down:



More of Deidra's beautiful veil piece:



Big thanks to TNT for the pix! Check out the full photo stream here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8356243@N04/4313362628/in/photostream/

Lady Sibyl, from troupe Adderstone, will also give a bellydance performance.  :)


Stomp some ground at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stomping-Ground-Kendra/dp/0557201438/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1264732067&sr=1-1

Come out to Vogue at Neighbours Underground tonight for a great bellydance show by my wonderful student troupe, Adderstone!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249893413388&ref=mf

Join us! The girls take the stage at about 11pm. It's cheap, and the drinks are strong!
Address is 1509 Broadway.
21+

Here's ya go: I'll be dancin', readin' and signin' books at the Edge (Edge of the Circle Bookstore, that is) on Friday, Feb. 5. Which also happens to be my faithful troupe-mate Deidra's birthday. Oh dear, guess we'll have to party at the book signing and then go party some more, huh? Heh. Rocks to be a bellydancing writer with amazing friends!  :)
-- Kendra

Linkee:
http://www.amazon.com/Stomping-Ground-Kendra/dp/0557201438/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1263428686&sr=1-1

Hey hey -- It's our last big show of the season! "Resolutions" hits
the Funhouse in Seattle this Wednesday, 1/13.

Featuring:
Naughty burlesque by Cherry Manhattan
Bad-ass bellydance by Hands of Kali and Adderstone
The tribal dance stylings of Skin Deep
Fire fire fire by Spinergy Arts and Ignition
The sweet live tunes of Abi Grace
And even more awesome live music by Miller/Ackerman/Darwin

Hosted by MC Sarah Wright
Only $5 cover!
21+ at the Funhouse, 206 5th Ave. N. (under the monorail)
Weds. 1/13/10
Doors at 9, show at 9:30

Hope you can join us! And as always, thanks for supporting the arts in
Seattle.

xoxoxo,
Hands of Kali

What: Resolutions Variety Show
When: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 9pm
Where: The Funhouse, 206 5th Ave. N., under the Seattle Monorail
Who's invited: YOU (if you're 21+)
How much: Just $5

We do hereby resolve to have the coolest year ever!

Let's get 2010 started off right -- with some naughty burlesque by Cherry Manhattan; bad-ass bellydance from Hands of Kali and Adderstone; the tribal dance stylings of Skin Deep; sweet live music courtesy of Abi Grace; fire fire fire by the hotties of Spinergy Arts; and then some more fire by the lovely ladies of Ignition.

Our MC this time out is the original Ms. Wright -- Sarah Wright, that is. You really don't want to miss this show. And it's just a $5 cover!

Here at chez Kali, we had so much fun making our Sea Witch costumes for Hallowe'en, we decided we wanted to make new costumes for some of our winter shows as well. Ice Witches! We rummaged Kendra's vast stash of costume-y fabrics and came up with more silver and shiny and beautiful fabrics that I knew what to do with. Who knew her stash would have so much bling? ;)

We got to debut the new costumes last week at the book release party at the OK Hotel, and I must say that I love the look of these ones. We even made our own silvery grey fans to go with the costumes, since our usual black ones didn't really fit the theme. Here are a few pics from last week's Spin the Bottle at Annex Theatre:






We'll be decked out in our winter finery this evening at the book release party at 88 Keys (info below). Brave the chilly weather, have a warming drink, watch some fabulous dancing, and listen to Kendra read from her fantastic new book (and buy a copy, if you haven't already!).

"Stomping Ground" Book Release Party
Thursday 12/10, 8-10pm
At 88 Keys, 315 2nd Ave. S.
No cover!

Hey friends -- I'm re-posting this announcement about the 12/10 book release party because I'm a shameless self-promoter but also because there's been a change of timeslot. The party will be a-happenin' from 8 to 10pm (not 9-11pm as previously advertised). Thanks!
-- Kendra


"Stomping Ground" Book Release Party
Thursday 12/10, 8-10pm
At 88 Keys, 315 2nd Ave. S.
No cover!

Celebrating the release of Kendra Hayes' new book, "Stomping Ground." With hot live bellydance performances by Hands of Kali, Skin Deep, Adderstone and Tiphany from Shadow Sisters, plus the wild n crazy burlesque that only Iva Handfull can bring. Whoop! Bring your friends -- it's a free event, you'll have a chance to look over the book, and the booze and tunes will keep flowing all night. Hope you can join us. :)
Thanks much,
Kendra and Hands of Kali


Skin Deep in action. Photo by Sarah Wright.


HoK at Conflux '09 in Portland


Order your copy of "Stomping Ground" from lulu.com today: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/stomping-ground/6002400

"Stomping Ground" Book Release Party
Thursday 12/10, 8-10pm
At 88 Keys, 315 2nd Ave. S.
No cover!

Celebrating the release of Kendra Hayes' new book, "Stomping Ground." With hot live bellydance performances by Hands of Kali, Skin Deep, Adderstone and Tiphany from Shadow Sisters, plus the wild n crazy burlesque that only Iva Handfull can bring. Whoop! Bring your friends -- it's a free event, you'll have a chance to look over the book, and the booze and tunes will keep flowing all night. Hope you can join us. :)
Thanks much,
Kendra and Hands of Kali


Skin Deep in action. Photo by Sarah Wright.


HoK at Conflux '09 in Portland


Order your copy of "Stomping Ground" from lulu.com today: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/stomping-ground/6002400

Hey good people --
You've got three -- count 'em, three -- chances to see the Hands of Kali bellydancers in action this week. What better way to liven up a gloomy winter week in Seattle?

Thursday 12/3, 7-10pm at the OK Hotel, 212 Alaskan Way S., Suite 016
Book Release Party for "Stomping Ground" by HoK founder Kendra Hayes
Featuring readings from the book plus bellydance by Hands of Kali and Adderstone, plus art on display by local artists Sarah Wright and Lena Kartzov.
This event is free and all-ages.



Friday 12/4, 11pm at Annex Theatre, 1100 E. Pike
Spin the Bottle, Annex Theatre's monthly late-night cabaret
$10 at the door



Saturday 12/5, 9pm at Tiger Lounge, 412 S. Orcas
Evening of Enchantment -- featuring HoK bellydance plus Burning Hearts burlesque and comedy, fire by Spinergy Arts and live music by Sweet Chariot. Not to be missed!
$15 at the door, $10 advance from brownpapertickets.com
21+


We hope to see you all out and about this week. As always, thanks for supporting the arts in Seattle.
xoxo,
Hands of Kali

Re: the book release party at OK Hotel on Thursday 12/3... We're moving this event from the upstairs gallery to Sarah Wright's studio downstairs, so come on the stairs and find us at Suite 016. OK Hotel is located at 212 Alaskan Way S. See you there!
Thanks,
Kendra

Friends --
I'm very excited to announce the release of my new book, "Stomping Ground." It's an examination of the connections between bellydance and spirituality -- I look at historical uses of dance as ritual and then provide exercises you can use to integrate dance into your daily meditational/spiritual practice.This book is a great holiday gift for yourself or the bellydancer on your list. You can order a copy from lulu.com or purchase one directly from me at the next HoK show.

And please join me for a book release party at the OK Hotel next Thursday, 12/3, as part of Seattle's monthly Artwalk. We'll have readings from the book, plus bellydance performances by Adderstone and Hands of Kali. Renowned bellydance photographer Sarah Wright (who did all photography for the book) will have her work on display, as will many other wonderful local artists. The party runs 7-10pm Thursday 12/3 -- it's free and all-ages. OK Hotel is located under the viaduct at 212 Alaskan Way S.

Thank you!
xoxo,
Kendra from Hands of Kali

Kendra's awesome and beautiful book is now available (see previous post). People! This means photos, anecdotes, spiritual advice, sassy observations, and FLIP BOOK! You want a demonstration any time of the night or day on how to do an undulation? Get the book and flip the pages to see Sarah's fabu photos of Kendra turn into a mini video right there.

You can pick it up from lulu.com right away at http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/stomping-ground/6002400
It should be available on Amazon in a week or so as well.

Please join us at the book release parties coming up! HoK and Adderstone will perform. Here are the deets:

12/3 6 PM at the OK Hotel. 212 Alaskan Way S., Seattle, Washington 98104
Cost: free
Book release and artwalk party! HoK troupe leader Kendra Hayes has published a book on dance and spirituality called "Stomping Ground." Troupes HoK and Adderstone will perform belldyance; photos by Sarah at triskelephoto.com and art by Lena of LenaKartzov.com.

12/10 @ 10:00 PM at 88 Keys (formerly the Fenix Underground)
301-399 2ndt Ave. S., Seattle, Washington 98104
Cost: free
Book release party! HoK troupe leader Kendra Hayes has published a book on dance and spirituality called "Stomping Ground." Troupes HoK and Adderstone will perform belldyance.

These are just the book-release gigs that we have planned. Don't forget the Winter Carnival and other fun events--check www.handsofkali.com or www.myspace.com/handsofkalibellydance for performance calendars!

Hey gang -- My book is out!



Here's a peek at the description, pulled from the book's back cover:
"STOMPING GROUND is a rock n roll jaunt through the mystical lands of bellydance and goddess worship. Part anecdotal, part instructional, this tasty little volume takes a look at historical uses of dance as ritual and provides today's spiritual seekers with a practical, down-to-earth guide to DIY vision questing via dance. Loaded with easy exercises you can try at home, Stomping Ground is a perfect tool for both experienced and aspiring bellydancers as well as anyone looking to find meaning in the wild landscape of the modern age."

Tra-la. You can pick it up from lulu.com right away. Linkee: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/stomping-ground/6002400
It should be available on Amazon in a week or so as well.
Go do some stompin'!
Thanks. ;)
xoxo,
Kendra

My amazing student troupe is putting on a full showcase of bellydance wonderment tonight, at Neighbours Underground. Showtime is 10:30, and the address is 1509 Broadway (enter from Broadway and come on down the stairs). See ya there!