As time shifts all good things come to closure to reinvent and awaken into the new beginnings.
We will not be producing EAST MEETS WEST in 2009.
But please stay tuned- we got something you will love up our sleeves!!!! :)

Serpentine presented its fifth annual dark fusion belly dance celebration in 2008. We offered our visions and pulled together yet another one-of-a-kind show! Our crew, our family keeps growing.

The magic lasts long after the curtains are closed. 
We carry it on forever as inspiration.
Lucretia*Renee & Aradia have produced East:Meets:West with the vision and intention of bringing together the amazing talent of the dark tribal underground.
The communities of many artists, musicians, and dancers have enriched this event and created amazing shows. As a community, we focused on ritual and art offerings to the muses of sacred dance.
Here's a little background of how it all came to be.

The history of E.M.W
Lucretia*Renee & Aradia met at Euphoria Studios under the brilliant instruction of miss Jane Archer.
Instantly, a kinship was made and the two artists were delighted to have so much in common. Both having years of costume design, fire dance, theatre, and dance training under there sparkly belts.
It is here the ritual between the two opened into a community offering. Having the shared vision of a darker version of sacred dance. Honoring myths and rituals through an ancient form of devotion.

• E:M:W 2005 @ The Egyptian Room 'Aphrodite’s After-hours'
This is where East:Meets:West was born. This was also Serpentine's first ritual performance. We created such a stir we were all looking for new a creative outlet.
• E:M:W 2005 Halloween @ The Center Ring 'A night of Dark Decadence'
We showed off how butch we could really be by literally digging the stage out of hay and rubble, days and months of preparation and don’t forget our master tarp creation.=)

• E:M:W 2006 @ Mt. Tabor Theatre 'Kali''s Boudoir'
Art installations and aaahhhhh- the leather chair & slave boys "while the sultans away the girls will play" special out of state performers joined the E:M:W crew. We got our first billboard! We rocked that club hard till 3am

• E:M:W 2007 @ Bossonova 'Fusion of The Dark Muses'
Months of planning and having the shared vision with our consistent and devoted crew. Magical doorways continued to open. Healing ritual was profound. A rich visual tapestry of talent.

• E:M:W 2008 @ Mt. Tabor Theatre 'Pandora’s Promise'
In 2008, Serpentine as a duet expanded into a triplet creating the triple goddess honoring. This was a spectacular event and we filled the house gathering performers from N.Y to S.F and everywhere in between, with more musicians and art installations we creatively reached new heights with all the goddesses in tribal underground representing brilliance and light.
All Rituals and themes directed by Aradia
Master coordination and graphics directed by Lucretia
Promo and planning assistance by NagaSita (5th EMW)

To the crew that has been with us from the very beginning to the end= thank you.
We all co created these visions of collaboration in art & ritual
WE Honor you and are so grateful:
Art Instillations: Zigot, Jon Rigby, Aradia, Stashia,

Photography: Roger circle 23, Kyle Hailey, Kenneth Barton,

Vending: Dark Fusion Boutique, Black Lotus Clothing, Siren Star, Lu Lu’s Chocolate Alchemy, Kim Sakkara, Mel henna designs,
And many many more thank you for being so dam brilliant!

BIG FAT THANK-YOUS......
*Laura- This girl rescheduled her shoulder surgery just so she could be our lighting tech for the 4th year in a row. Thank you for being so intuitive, attentive, and meticulous. Because of you the show and photos turned out awesome! Thanks for the support!!!
*Azphodel- Zane is the biggest sweetheart and bursting at the seams with talent. He went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. He played live during the opening ritual and opened our Serpentine set. We ADORE Azphodel!
*MC Noah- Thank you Noah for a superb job- you certainly laid the mojo on thick. I admire your talents and it is always a pleasure to work with you! You crack me up!
*Paul Gilbert- Paul flew to Portland from California just to manage the stage for the 3rd year in a row. Paul, there's absolutely no replacing you! I wish we had more time to hang out!!!!
*DJ Layla- Layla drove to Portland from Eugene just to spin for her 3rd year at E:M:W(2005, 2006, 2008). Layla sure knows how to keep the vibrations going on strong and she is a total sweetpea. I can't believe how rad she is!!!
*DJ Ruckus- Kurt has 2 E:M:Ws under his belt- 2007 & 2008! I love Kurts music and humor!!!! I wonder when I'll run into him again…..
*Carmella- You were the perfect Pandora it was great to see you perform *Sohaja- Once again, Sohaja enhances our Serpentine performance!!! Sohaja also was a trickster and performed in the opening ritual. Thank you for all the years of support!!!!
*Heather- Sweet Heather Guardian adorned in all white. She devoted a lot of energy creating a scared space on stage You are an angel
*Jaya- I love Jayas smile. . Thank you Jaya for bringing such beautiful energy into the performance and for all the support!
*Sophe- This is Sophes 4th year opening the evening with her Incense Ritual. Sophe, you are one powerful and totally hilarious woman! Beautiful ritual. Love YOU!
*Sophea- Sophea is such a Goddess and such a graceful dancer. Thank you for your involvement in the Pandoras Box ritual. You are so beautiful… Love you!
*Lisa- Lisa performed during the Pandoras Box ritual. Thank you for a powerful performance, you convey so much emotion. Thank you for all the support, always wonderful to work with you!
*Fredrick- Fredrick has supported Serpentine from day one and has been in E:M:W four years in a row. Thank you for a beautiful performance during the Pandoras Box ritual. Thanks for always being there when we need you!
*Alana- This hard core woman performed during the Pandoras Box ritual as a trickster. Alana is sweetheart and so talented. Thank you for your support!!!!
*John Rigby- One of the most talented souls I know. He helped to create the Pandora sculpture with Aradia. John, thank you for all the love and support!
*Circle 23 Photography- Roger has supported Serpentine and our E:M:W project for years. This was his 5th year in a row capturing E:M:W on camera. Roger, you kick ass and you know it! THANK YOU!!!!!
*Daflew and Nat- OMG!!! These two have also been insanely supportive! This is their 2nd year at E:M:W with their cameras and video cameras. As I write this, Daflew is working on E:M:W footage for the world to see. He's making it GOOOOOOOD!!!!!! OMG!!!! Thank you!!!
*Kyle Hailey- Kyle totally supports Serpentine and E:M:W! This was his 2nd year at E:M:W and damn, he took good pix! He also always has the biggest smile on his face! Thank you Kyle for everything!
*Pony- Pony flew here from Ohio to fire dance!!!! Pony, you did a wonderful job, loved the music and movement! Thanks for all your help during set-up!!!!!
*Arun, Iishua, and crew- Your tapestries and decorating job totally transformed the venue into a temple. You guys are too kind, thank you for the support- 2 years in a row!!!!
*Stashia- Thank you for all 5 years of support! Thank you for decorating and helping everything flow properly. You are awesome to work with and so talented, wow….
*BellaNoir- You guys sure had fun on stage and put on 2 great shows!!!! I wish I could have joined for Concubine, grrrrr… Good job, Lorraine Hanson and crew!!!!! Swords were hot…
*Znama- Besides being so talented you guys had stunning costumes, wow. Thank you, Severina, for joining us 3 years in a row!!!!! I admire your skill….
*Jane Archer- Winner of the Bellydancer of the Universe competition! Jane, your dancing almost lit the stage on fire! You have been an amazing teacher, thank you for everything.
*Gemini Project- Loved the costumes, refined movement, and kick-ass music. Thank you for joining us!!!!
*Twilight- These gals traveled to Portland all the way from Washington! (I am not talking Vancouver). You girls had over the top dancing and costuming. Wow! Thank you!!!!
*Vorona- OMG!!! Vorona flew to Portland from NY for her 2nd E:M:W and she shined brightly on stage. Vorona, I heart you. We are out of soup, bummer.
*Gypsy Caravan- I saw these gals perform over 10 years ago here in Portland – they inspired me to begin bellydancing! Thank you, GC, for another tight set, always wonderful having you… 4 years at E:M:W!!
*Raven- (Deb) flew here from Oakland! You are such a sweetheart and so beautiful on stage. Thank you for everything!!!!!!!!
*Mavi- This girl is so hard-core. Thank you, Mavi, for doing a surprise set!!! Wish you could have stayed longer!!!!
*Adam thank you for sharing your talent as a make-up artist!!! Thank you for doing such beautiful work.!
*PixelFace- Greg, thank you for bringing us one of your pods(sculpture)!!! I am glad all of us could super charge it for you. Thank you for all the support!!!!!
*Kim Sakkara Clothing- Thanks for vending and involvement in E:M:W over the years!!!
*Black Lotus Clothing- Serpentine hearts Christina!!! Thank you for vending and all the support!!!!
*Lulu's CoCo- Lulu you make the best chocolate ever, thank you for vending at E:M:W!!
*Bamm- He got nominated to help with image projection, thanks Bamm for being so compter literate and helping out!!!!
*Scott- Thanks for the FOG and all of the support!!!

*Ashkelon Sain- Thank you Ash for showing so much love and support during the E:M:W process, thank you for mixing down our Serpentine music!
Art Instillations: Zigot, Jon Rigby, Aradia, Stashia,

Photography: Roger circle 23, Kyle Hailey, Kenneth Barton,

Vending: Dark Fusion Boutique, Black Lotus Clothing, Siren Star, Lu Lu’s Chocolate Alchemy, Kim Sakkara, Mel henna designs,
And many many more thank you for being so dam brilliant!

Check out what each individual artist is up to and their current projects.

Contact Aradia at:
www.ritualmovementarts.com
myspace.com/aradiaritualmovementarts


Contact Lucretia at:
www.darkfusionboutique.etsy.com
myspace.com/lucretiadance


Contact Naga Sita at:
myspace.com/tiaretashnick

We love you……stay tuned

Brightest wishes & Darkest Delights