November 8, 2006
PULSE! TOUR OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS
Local touring production “PULSE! The Spirit of Rhythm and Dance” opened to rave reviews last weekend at the Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre and Creekside Theatre in Lake Country. “We were so excited!” exclaims Wendy Williams the show’s Artistic Coordinator. “We received standing ovations both nights!”. Tour Coordinator John Goudie states “PULSE! is brand new so people are still hearing about the show, but the energy and feedback from the crowd was so amazing and positive. People were still dancing in their seats at the end of the night.” PULSE! continues its tour this weekend with a second show at the Creekside Theatre in Winfield on Friday night. Then on Saturday, the tour moves to the Sagebrush Theatre in Kamloops. People can buy tickets at the door or call the theatre box office. Later in the month, PULSE! comes to Kelowna and Penticton; although, the Penticton show is nearly sold out. People can listen to music samples and see an overview of the PULSE! tour at: www.PulseTour.com
PULSE! was co-founded by Williams and Goudie of Get Bent Yoga and Belly Dancing in Penticton as a touring celebration of our region’s culture and talent. Last summer, the pair recruited a cast of sixty diverse local performers to develop the 2.5 hour music and dance extravaganza. Since the show highlights so many interesting performers from our communities, the tour has received valley-wide support. This year’s PULSE! features exciting Latin music and dance, interactive African drumming, mesmerizing poi spinning, lively youth hip-hop dancers, exotic Middle Eastern fusion music, and the show’s highlight a stunning belly dancing troupe. The show’s performers include The William Leggott Jazz Trio, Common Pulse Drummers, The Barefoot Profits and the Get Bent Belly Dancers.
With the show’s diversity and talent, a number of people said the tickets are a great value. Many people also said they were amazed by the belly dance performance saying it was far different the traditional dancing they had seen in restaurants. As one happy spectator exclaimed, “I have never seen anything like this. I’m telling all of my friends to go to your next show!”
Show dates are as follows:
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LAKE COUNTRY: Creekside Theatre, Winfield Fri Nov 10 - Tickets: 250-766-9309, CreeksideTheatre.com |
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Sat Nov 11 - Tickets: 866-374-5483, SagebrushTheatre.ca |
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KELOWNA: Rotary Centre for the Arts, Mary Irwin Theatre Fri Nov 24 - Tickets: 250-860-1470, Ticketmaster.ca |
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PENTICTON: Cleland Theatre – THIS SHOW IS ALREADY 75% SOLD OUT Sat Nov 25 - Tickets @ The Can Coffee Co, 1475 Fairview Rd, 250-493-3044 |
Tickets: $30 Adults / $25 Students & Seniors / $15 Children (12 & under)
Pulse! is sponsored by: Sun FM, Okanagan
Today, Rona and Pattison Sign Group.
For more information visit:
www.PulseTour.com, or call 250-462-1025.
Interview Contacts:
John Goudie, Tour Coordinator & Marketing
Wendy Williams, Artistic Director & Lead Choreographer
Get Bent Yoga and Belly Dancing
#118 - 1475 Fairview Road
Penticton, BC V2A 7W5
Phone: (250) 462-1025
Email:
getbentpenticton@hotmail.com
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October 23, 2006
PULSE! CELEBRATES THE REGION'S TALENT & CULTURE
Excitement mounts as the cast of PULSE! The Spirit of Rhythm and Dance prepares to enliven audiences throughout the Thompson-Okanagan starting on November 3 at the Vernon & District Performance Arts Centre. Tickets are selling now, and event sponsor SUN FM is giving away free tickets prior to each show.
Pulse! unites sixty local performers to create a vibrant music and dance production that celebrates our region’s culture, talent and passion for the arts. Artistic Coordinator, Wendy Williams states, “There is so much talent and culture within our communities. Our purpose for Pulse! is to highlight some of our area’s cultural performers through an exciting high-level production. The best part is these amazing performers are your neighbours, friends and children. Tour Coordinator, John Goudie adds, “Instead of wine, Pulse! gives you a wonderful taste of our local talent and culture.”
Pulse! features an exhilarating line-up of live music including: thrilling African drumming by Common Pulse, hot Latin music and flamenco guitar by The William Leggott Jazz Trio, exotic Middle Eastern fusion music by the Barefoot Profits, and the beautiful singing of Lauren Holmes. Penticton singer, Jennifer Lauren will also be a special guest at many performances. People can listen to music samples and see more about the show at www.PulseTour.com.
Along with spirited music, Pulse! features a wide range of dancers from energetic youth hip-hop dancers to an inspiring 76 year old belly dancer who was a founding member of the Russian Ballet. Pulse! also features Latin dancing, poi spinning and this year’s highlight, performance belly dancing by the Get Bent Belly Dancers. This captivating style of stage belly dancing is a first at many venues.
During November, Pulse! will tour Vernon, Lakecountry,
Kelowna, Kamloops and Penticton. Pulse! is sponsored by: Sun FM, Okanagan
Today, Rona and Pattison Sign Group. Performance dates are as follows:
VERNON:
Fri. Nov. 3, Vernon & District Performing Arts Theatre
Tickets: 866-311-1011, Ticketseller.ca
LAKECOUNTRY:
Sat. Nov 4, Creekside Theatre
Tickets: 250-766-9309, Creeksidetheatre.com
LAKECOUNTRY:
Fri. Nov. 10, Creekside Theatre
Tickets: 250-766-9309, Creeksidetheatre.com
KAMLOOPS:
Sat. Nov. 11, Sage Brush Theatre
Tickets: 866-374-5483, SagebrushTheatre.ca
KELOWNA:
Fri. Nov. 24, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Mary Irwin Theatre
Tickets: 250-860-1470, Ticketmaster.ca
PENTICTON:
Sat. Nov. 25, Cleland Theatre
Tickets @ The Can Coffee Co, 1475 Fairview Road, Penticton
Prices: $15 Children (12 and under), $25 Students/Seniors, $30 Adults
For more information visit:
www.PulseTour.com, or call 250-462-1025.
Interview Contacts:
John Goudie, Tour Coordinator & Marketing
Wendy Williams, Artistic
Director & Lead Choreographer
Get Bent Yoga and Belly Dancing
#118 - 1475 Fairview Road
Penticton, BC V2A 7W5
Phone: (250) 462-1025
Email:
getbentpenticton@hotmail.com
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October 3, 2006
SPIRIT OF RHYTHM AND DANCE SWEEPS THE
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN
Get ready to shake, shimmy and twirl as
PULSE! The Spirit of
Rhythm and Dance prepares to captivate audiences throughout
the Thompson-Okanagan this November. Pulse! is a 2.5 hour music and dance
extravaganza featuring a cast of over sixty local performers from age 5 to
75. Tickets go on sale today at performing arts centres throughout the
region.
The tour's mission is new, and it has valley-wide support and appeal.
Pulse! unites performers from the Thompson-Okanagan to create a fun-filled
and culture-rich performance that honours our communities' diverse talents.
"Pulse! is a high-spirited celebration of our area's culture,
community-spirit and passion for the arts", explains Tour Coordinator, John
Goudie. "This tour brings together local talent of all ages, abilities and
backgrounds to create a wonderful showcase for our families and communities
to proudly enjoy."
Pulse! auditions were held during the summer, and the cast is now excitedly
rehearsing. "Our expectations were high, but we've been blown away", says
Artistic Coordinator, Wendy Williams. "People who see Pulse! are going to
be amazed by the talent, diversity and passion of our local performers."
Pulse! features an exhilarating lineup of live music and dance including:
Hot Latin Styles, Exciting African Drumming, Dynamic Hip-Hop, Mesmerizing
Poi and this year highlight Stunning Stage Belly Dancing -- a first at many
venues. Performers include: Common Pulse, The William Leggott Jazz Trio,
Latinesque Latin Dancers, and the beautiful Get Bent Belly Dancers.
The tour's organizers intend for Pulse! to become an annual valley-wide
event. "So many amazingly talented people reside here", says Wendy
Williams. "Our hope is to share, promote and celebrate more of our
communities' diverse talents each year."
During November, Pulse! will be featured in Vernon, Winfield, Kelowna,
Kamloops and Penticton. Pulse! is sponsored by: Sun FM, Okanagan Today,
Rona and Pattison Sign Group. Tickets are available now. The show dates
are as follows:
VERNON:
Fri. Nov. 3, Vernon & District Performing Arts Theatre
Tickets: 866-311-1011, Ticketseller.ca
LAKECOUNTRY:
Sat. Nov 4, Creekside Theatre
Tickets: 250-766-9309, Creeksidetheatre.com
LAKECOUNTRY:
Fri. Nov. 10, Creekside Theatre
Tickets: 250-766-9309, Creeksidetheatre.com
KAMLOOPS:
Sat. Nov. 11, Sage Brush Theatre
Tickets: 866-374-5483, SagebrushTheatre.ca
KELOWNA:
Fri. Nov. 24, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Mary Irwin Theatre
Tickets: 250-860-1470, Ticketmaster.ca
PENTICTON:
Sat. Nov. 25, Cleland Theatre
Tickets @ The Can Coffee Co, 1475 Fairview Road, Penticton
Prices: $30 Adults, $25 Students/Seniors, $15 Children (12 and under)
For more information visit: GetBentYogaandBellyDancing.com, or call
250-462-1025.
Interview Contacts:
John Goudie, Tour Coordinator & Marketing
Wendy
Williams, Artistic Director & Lead Choreographer
Get Bent Yoga and Belly Dancing
#118 - 1475 Fairview Road
Penticton, BC V2A 7W5
Phone: (250) 462-1025
Email:
getbentpenticton@hotmail.com
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