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EMPOWERED
A Dance Journey To Self Love
We are delighted to introduce you to a forthcoming production
that transcends the realms of a typical dance performance
it's a profound celebration
of self-love, empowerment,
and the embrace of authenticity
through
dance, monologues and powerful visual storytelling.
Our journey begins with a resonant monologue
confronting societal labels.
"She's too much"
exploring insecurities lurking in the quiet corners of our rooms.
Yet, within the
transformative power of dance,
authenticity unfolds in a sacred space,
ending the relentless act of shrinking.
The show will be a fusion of diverse belly dance styles,
narrating the emotional journey of women,
together with monologues and powerful visuals resonating with
authenticity, self-love, and the dismantling of societal constraints.
SHOW & ACTS OVERVIEW:
Act 1: The Awakening
Experience "Awakening Grace," a graceful journey of self-discovery.
Act 2: Love Affair with Movement
"Unfolded Authenticity" unveils the power of movement and authenticity through dance. Also featuring "Embracing Every Curve" celebrating the beauty of curves, and "Sensual Sacred Space" where a woman falls in love with herself through a mesmerising Baladi dance,
reclaiming their sensuality.
Act 3: Breaking Chains and Rising Above
Feel liberation in the rhythmic "Rise Above Rhythms" a drum solo defying societal expectations. Also featuring "Born Wild and Untamed" through a powerful Iraqi performance, where women reclaim their right to dance with abandon, moving with the primal energy
coursing through their veins.
Act 4: She's a Bit Too Much
"Extraordinary Force" unfolds the transformative journey
from insecurity to resilience.
Act 5: This is Me
Conclude with a powerful celebration in "A Symphony of Lights,"
where individual brilliance harmonizes into a collective force.
SHOW SCRIPT
ACT 1: THE AWAKENING
OPENING VIDEO:
"SHE IS TOO MUCH "
Written and created by Claudia Massera
MONOLOGUE
"IN THE QUIET CORNERS"
CLAUDIA MONOLOGUE
In the quiet corners of my past, there was a locked room,
my secret sanctuary. As a younger version of myself, I'd escape to this space, knowing that the moment I danced, everything would somehow get better.
My haven, my locked room , where I boldly embraced my crazy, carefree self. I'd move to my favorite tunes, drawing curves, and letting my body speak a language only dance understood.
In moments of frustration or anger, I'd retreat to my sanctuary, blasting music as loud as I could (a practice that still continues in my car). And for a few precious minutes, I could be me. My body would dance, move, jump around, and unknowingly, dance was healing me.
Today, I realize the profound impact of music and dance. They weren't just a nightly escape; they were a lifeline. They brought me back to pure joy, pure happiness, and the truthful me.
In the rhythm of life, there are moments when the music becomes too powerful to resist.
It's a force that resonates deep within, urging you to surrender,
to let go, and to allow your authenticity to unfold.
It’s an irresistible soundtrack, that beckons women to dance for the sheer joy of feeling alive. echoing the pulse of life itself
DANCE PERFORMANCE:
"AWAKENING GRACE"
A graceful and introspective dance symbolizing the journey of self-discovery and awakening.
VEILS / SHYNESS/ HIDING
ANASTASIA SOLO
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THE MUSIC AND INSPO
ACT 2: THE LOVE AFFAIR WITH MOVEMENT
MONOLOGUE:
"EMBRACING EVERY CURVE"
RINA MONOLOGUE
And yet…We often silence the rhythm within,
burning the desire to dance beneath layers of self-doubt.
In a world that often tells us we're not good enough, we become prisoners of our own thoughts,
thinking too much about the perceived imperfections of our bodies.
But in this sacred space of dance, we challenge that narrative.
We reject the notion that our bodies are anything less than remarkable.
As we draw curves with our bodies, these movements are not mere lines but affirmations—an embracing of the circular essence of feminine life. In a world often dictated by rigid, masculine lines, these curves become a testament to the organic, flowing nature of our existence. They celebrate the cyclical rhythm that mirrors the cycles of life, echoing the curves of the moon, the roundness of the earth, and the embracing circles of time.
In this flow, there is no forceful pushing but a receptive receiving—a dance with abundance, a manifestation of worthiness and self-love. As we become in love with ourselves, our circular movements become a magnetic force, attracting positivity and abundance.
As we dance, pleasure unfolds, stimulated through movement. In moments of stiffness, we linger, offering love to those areas that crave it.
It's not about external validation; it's an intimate celebration of her body. It's about embracing the divine connection between body, mind, and spirit—a celebration of pleasure that emanates from within, a dance that invites every woman to explore the sacred and sensual realms of her own being,
Belly dance emerges as our audacious art of empowerment, a proclamation that we dance for the sheer joy of feeling alive. Guilt dissipates, making way for the freedom of self-love.
DANCE PERFORMANCE:
"SENSUAL SACRED SPACE "
A beautiful baladi piece, a proclamation that we dance for the sheer joy of feeling alive and pleasuring our body
Guilt dissipates, making way for the freedom of self-love.
BALADI/GROUP
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ACT 3: BREAKING CHAINS
AND RISING ABOVE
MONOLOGUE:
"BREAKING CHAINS"
With every curve embraced and every sensual movement honored, we've kindled a fire within
we unlock a door to a profound revelation—we recognize that true liberation it breaks free from the chains of societal expectations.
In the dance, we move not to conform but to the rhythm of our own drum.
The drumbeat echoes the pulsating hearts of defiant spirits, rejecting the chains that once bound us.
It's a dance of empowerment, a celebration of our right to move with unapologetic freedom,
honoring the unique rhythm that beats within each of us.
As the drum solo reverberates, it is more than a musical accompaniment; it is the heartbeat of our collective rise—a rhythmic anthem that resounds with the breaking of chains, an ode to the unshackling of societal expectations, and a powerful proclamation of our journey toward true liberation.
DANCE PERFORMANCE:
"RISE ABOVE RHYTHMS"
DRUM SOLO/ ESTEFANIA
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ACT 4: BREAKING CHAINS
AND RISING ABOVE
MONOLOGUE:
"BORN WILD AND UNTAMED"
DACY MONOLOGUE
This is our invitation
an invitation to let go of the inhibitions,
to revel in the unbridled freedom that comes from embracing our untamed spirit.
As we move, we honor the primal rhythms that echo through our very existence.
In the celebration of being born wild and untamed, we reclaim our right to dance with abandon,
to move with the primal energy that courses through our veins.
Each step challenges the norms, each twirl defies the expected, and each sway is a testament to the beauty of
DANCE PERFORMANCE:
"BORN WILD AND UNTHAMED"
GROUP IRAQI
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ACT 5: SHE IS A BIT TOO MUCH
MONOLOGUE:
" EXTRAORDINARY FORCE "
And in the end, this is the journey of every woman—a transformative odyssey from the shadows of insecurities and hiding away from judgment to emerging, radiant, and shining brighter than the sun.
From the first delicate movements that stir the air, the narrative begins
an exploration of the layers that have concealed our authenticity for far too long.
The dance becomes a cathartic release—a journey into the depths of self-discovery. Each shimmy, each arabesque, peels away the years of self-hate, uncovering a profound truth. The dance becomes a poignant reflection of the collective experience, a universal narrative that resonates with women across time and space.
The crescendo arrives with resilience personified—a powerful emergence from the cocoon of transformation. It's a dance of empowerment, where love is generously bestowed upon everyone around, but, most crucially, it is directed inward. The stage becomes a canvas, and every movement paints the portrait of a woman who not only overcame judgment but embraced her vulnerabilities and, in doing so, discovered the immense strength within
to the beauty of
DANCE PERFORMANCE:
"EXTRAORDINARY FORCE
CLAUDIA SOLO
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ACT 6: THIS IS ME
MONOLOGUE:
"A SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS"
MARTHA MONOLOGUE
In the radiant tapestry of womanhood, we compose a symphony of lights—individual brilliance harmonizing into a collective force. Liberated from gilded cages, we stand united, shining bright and embracing the authenticity that makes us unique.
The discomfort we once felt, witnessing another woman's radiance, is not a demand for her to shrink but a call for us to heal. We've been captives for too long. As the shackles fall away, the stage transforms into a canvas for our collective brilliance.
Breaking free from the cycle of comparison, we declare that the brilliance of one doesn't diminish another's light. Together, we form a constellation of lights, a dazzling display that celebrates individuality, authenticity, and the strength found in supporting one another.
In this grand finale, the resounding truth echoes—we belong. As we stand united, radiating sexiness, intelligence, and power, we send a powerful message: We no longer apologize for being who we are.
This sisterhood of lights proclaims our collective strength and unity. Each woman is a testament to resilience, declaring, "I no longer apologize for being sexy, smart, powerful." In this symphony of belonging, our brilliance guides others to embrace their own light.
DANCE PERFORMANCE:
"A SIMPHONY OF LIGHTS"
GROUP FAN VEILS PERFORMANCE
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