Belisama Irish dancers. Photo by Kate Russell
BELISAMA News:
Back this month from an impressive showing at the CRN North American Open Championships, Belisama Irish Dance presents the 9th incarnation of its Rhythm of Fire performance at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19at the Los Alamos Little Theatre.
This high energy show features young up-and-coming performers in a family friendly, foot stomping performance of traditional and contemporary Irish dancing.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students, seniors, and children under 12. The theater is located at 1670 Nectar St. in Los Alamos. Tickets are available at CB FOX in Los Alamos, or ask your favorite dancer. Go to belisamairishdance.com or call 505.670.2152 for more information.
This year’s Rhythm of Fire promises a fun and entertaining show, and features live music by Bethany and Matthew Filer. Audiences will also enjoy both new choreography and long-loved favorites by company directors Adrienne Bellis and Celia Kessler, champion dancer Maria Jones, and former Riverdance lead Michael Patrick Gallagher.
Belisama Irish Dance features local dancers from Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Rio Rancho, and has been honored with numerous past and present national and regional championship awards. The dancers have performed alongside renowned artists including Trinity Irish Dance Company, Lúnasa, Natalie MacMaster, Gaelic Storm, Michael Patrick Gallagher, and Eileen Ivers. With small class sizes, the Belisama School of Dance instructs committed dancers of all ages in Irish technique and choreography as well as performance opportunities. View full the schedule of classes online at www.belisamadance.com.
Belisama (bel-i-SAH-ma) is a Celtic goddess recognized in Romano-Gaulish inscriptions which equate her with Roman goddess Minerva. The name translates as ‘summer bright.’ Belisamas’ consort Belenus is God of the Sun, and she shares many attributes with him. Belisama is also associated with wisdom, healing, forge, and craft.
