Quotes and Reviews

  "You ladies are beautiful...you and your troupe are very innovative and refreshing...and an inspiration and elevation in the world of belly dance..."

- Ariellah Aflalo

         "Damage Control Dance Theater fused bellydance and theater in such a new and refreshing way. Their technique is beautiful, with each dancer confident and strong in their portion of the choreography. DCDT also has such amazing expressiveness and a real sense of freedom, almost a
no-holding-back abandon, without losing any cohesiveness. Sheer joy to watch."       

- Kaihea, DC Tribal

           "Damage Control Dance Theatre's debut has been nothing short of explosive. This promising
young company relies upon talent from diverse backgrounds to create a unique product that has already won awards and stolen shows at events ranging from bellydance festivals to modern choreography showcases.
          The work itself is dynamic and full of a rare vibrancy that captures a living, breathing essence. The vocabulary of movement draws from many disciplines and feels at once familiar and completely fresh. Damage Control effectively uses the floor to achieve a distinctly theatrical experience, complete with blocking that advances the narrative and complements the choreography, which ranges from appropriately frenetic to downright stately.
          The dancers themselves bring an intensity to the dance that is sorely lacking in many other modern interpretations and completely welcome in performance. Overall, Damage Control Dance Theatre has instantly established themselves as a player to watch in a vibrant dance scene."

- Brad Dosland, Taboo Media

Upcoming Classes
And Events

Cera teaches weekly Intermediate level and Mixed level classes at ShoeBox Studio.

June 7th, 2008,
Kosmos Camp!
See the debut of DCDT's new Funk Fusion piece, "Pinball!"
Kosmos Music & Dance Camp, Cazadero CA
Kosmoscamp.com

June 13th, 2008,
UNMATA's Summer Showcase!
With HotPot Studio, Evil Eye Bellydance, UNMATA, Zoe Jakes, and more!
The Brickhouse, 2837 36th St (at Broadway) Sacramento CA
7pm, $10

June 22nd, 2008,
Prepare for the Playa Party & Fasion Show!
Tons of local designers, poi and hoop spinners, and of course, DCDT!
Cafe Cocomo, 650 Indiana St, San Francisco CA
Event runs 1pm-1am (FREE from 1-5)
DCDT on at 6pm, $10 admission between 5-7pm
Preparefortheplaya.com

July 18, 2008,
Counterfeit!
See your favorite bellydance troupes try on eachothers styles! DCDT as UNMATA! UNMATA as Urban Tribal! Rockabelly as Zafira, and more!
Peacock Lounge, 552 Haight St, San Francisco CA
$15 adv/$20 door
purchase tickets online now:
Rockabellydance.com

August 2nd, 2008,
Bellydance Fantasy Festival
Featuring a NEW work by DCDT!
San Leandro Marina Community Center, San Leandro CA
8pm, All Ages
BellydanceFantasyFestival.com

August 3rd, 2008,
Bellydance Fantasy Festival - Workshop!
Modern Fusion & Movement Invention workshop with Cera!
San Leandro Marina Community Center, San Leandro CA
3:15-4:15pm
BellydanceFantasyFestival.com

August 9th, 2008,
SF Mecca Review
DCDT with Mira Betz, Liz Strong, Zoe Jakes, Mardi Love, FatChanceBellydance, and More!
12 Galaxies, San Francisco, CA
8pm, 21+
SFMeccaImmersion.com

August 12th, 2008,
SF Mecca Immersion - Workshop!
Modern Fusion & Movement Invention workshop with Cera! This intensive workshop features an additional "Choreographers Module", for those of you who choreograph for troupes.
City Dance Studios, 12 Colton St., San Francisco, CA
11am-2:30pm
SFMeccaImmersion.com