hands of kali

the northwest's original noir bellydance troupe

latest news:

goth/tribal fusion bellydance classes in seattle -- kendra teaches tribal fusion bellydance classes:
beginning-level tuesdays at 7:30pm, intermediate/advanced tuesdays at 8:30pm -- at kendra's cozy home studio in the central district. $10 an hour. email kendra-at-handsofkali-dot-com for address and directions.

check out adderstone! -- adderstone is the student troupe of hands of kali. every girl in the group has been studying the h-o-k bellydance method with kendra for at least a year. visit their new webpage for video, pix, info on the troupe and their performance calendar: www.handsofkali.com/adderstone/.

upcoming shows:

wednesday, june 17 -- DARK AVENUE, hosted by hands of kali, our original monthly noir-themed cabaret night. along with our own dark bellydance action, we'll have cabaret by babette la fave, tribal bellydance by medea, live music by bakelite 78, ambiance courtesy of dj dubonnet and more. our featured vendors: dolls and other unique art by miss oblivious, sexy bellydance wear by juliet. at the funhouse, 206 5th ave. n., near seattle center. doors at 9, show starts at 10. cover is $7. more info at handsofkali.com/darkavenue.

monday, june 22 -- black monday at the sunset tavern in ballard, an evening devoted to the dark and edgy. featuring hands of kali and live music by the arid sea. showtime 10pm, cover charge $7. address is 5433 ballard ave. NE.

saturday, june 27 -- georgetown artopia, 7-9pm at the engine room, 5890 airport way s., across from jules maes saloon. lots of art, cool DJs and maybe even an ice sculpture or two! this event is free and open to the public.

sunday, june 28 -- catch us dancing down 4th avenue in downtown seattle in the seattle pride parade!! the fun starts at noon.

thursday, july 9 -- mechanismus at the rebar, a night of industrial dance and music. kickass DJs and bellydance by medea as well as hands of kali. showtime 10pm, cover charge $5. address is 1114 howell st. more info here: http://www.myspace.com/mechanismus.

in other news

hands of kali have written a novel called "scar flowers"!
well, one of them has. find out who -- and read the first chapter -- at the lulu.com storefront: www.lulu.com/content/4072766. or, just...

for your viewing pleasure

a bit o' hands of kali video, with music by the fog people:

hips for hire

everybody needs a little extra shimmy in their lives. fortunately, hands of kali is available to perform at your next wedding, house party or other fantabulous event. email us to enquire.

dance instruction

kendra teaches the hands of kali bellydance method, in private and open sessions. email kendra to learn more.