Beautiful Unusual Belly Dance

Performances by Kristine and Beautiful Unusual are elegant, eclectic, and dynamic. In a typical performance, audiences will enjoy 10-15min of compelling dancing by one or more dancers that may include fun, energetic pieces and languid, introspective ones. Audiences can sit back and enjoy the show, or be included in interactive elements. Impressive props such as veil, sword balance, or wings may be incorporated. Multiple sets, longer shows, costume changes, and thematic elements can also be requested. Each performance is customized to best suit your unique event.

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Special event workshops are the perfect way to get your guests talking, laughing, and dancing. Kristine will come to your home or venue to present a one hour beginner level workshop. This will introduce some basic movements of belly dance and will include a dance demonstration by Kristine. These workshops are appropriate for all ages, and Kristine will tailor the workshop to include everyone, including those with physical challenges. Absolutely no dance experience is required for these fun lessons – those with two left feet are always welcome!

We are unavailable for male-only events. All performances and workshops are family-friendly.

Beautiful Unusual is the creation of Kristine Jennes, contemporary belly dance performer and teacher. As a solo performer and director of the Beautiful Unusual performance group Kristine focuses on technical excellence and creative discovery. Middle Eastern movement is re-imagined in a modern western context, as she experiments with eclectic music, choreographic form, and improvisation.

As a soloist Kristine performs regularly in the Calgary area, and as a guest performer nationally. Performances include BC BellyFest in Pentiction, BC, The Lavish Project 2015 in Toronto, ON, A Night at the Caravansari in St. John’s, NL, and many others. She directs the newly established Beautiful Unusual performance group, is 1/4 of the collaborative group Nightingale Dance, and regularly works with other Calgary artists on a variety of special projects.

For performances and workshops we require:
-a dance space free of hazards such as glass, water, or dirt
-sound system able to connect to an ipod/phone (or digital music file sent in advance)
-secure, private area for changing and to store belongings