Gypsy Caravan Dance Company

A mass of swaying hips, undulating bellies, hands upon hands upon hands with arms moving snake-like, strangely synchronous; watch closely as these powerfully sensuous women wrap you in their web of enchanting improvisation. Haunting horns calling you from the desert, earthly drums bring you back to the beginning of time; forlorn melodies sung from the deepest of souls, Gypsy Caravan invites you to join them on a journey back to the cradle of civilization. Woolen yarns, billowing silk, and jangling metal add texture to delight the senses, reminding you of the millions of women who came before us. A tribute to the past, created in the present, borrowing from many cultures and full of today’s urban spirit, feel your tribal soul coming to life, echoing our cries for life and freedom.

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Since 1991, Gypsy Caravan Dance Company, with bands Gypsy Caravan or Mizna, have explored many types of performance venues and experiences to showcase their thrilling and innovative shows that combine the original music and tribal bellydances of the dance company and band. Besides monthly shows at home in Portland, Oregon, they have performed and taught throughout the United States and around the globe, including shows in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe, Germany, Spain, and Italy.
Highlights from their illustrious career include playing assorted events, both big and small:
WOMAD—Seattle, WA 2001
Ethosfera, Milan, Italy 2007, 2008, 2009
Vibe Tribe—England and Scotland, 2007, 2009
Tribal Quest NorthWest—Portland, OR 2001-2007
Tribal Fest—CA, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009
Rakassah—CA, 1999, 2000, 2001
Spirit of the Tribes—FL, 1999, 2000
Renaissance Faire—AZ, 2002, 2002
Oregon Country Fair—OR, 1994-2006
Bumbershoot Art Festival—Seattle, WA, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2004
Folklife Music Festival—Seattle. WA, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009
And hundreds of shows, including festivals, clubs, gatherings, celebrations, theatrical productions!
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The performers in the Gypsy Caravan are Paulette Rees-Denis, Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb, Carol Vance, and Gina (Jung Sun) Lee.