2022 Schedule of Public Engagements

Additional adventures, lectures, performances, panels, and appearances are in perpetual development. Information on this page is frequently updated as details are confirmed… which can be unpredictable because we are in a global pandemic. Please stay safe and stay inspired!

1. February 8, 2022, Black Excellence Dinner, CU Boulder, CO.  Donna will be performing a 7 minute work.
2. Wednesday, February 23, 2022, Grounded Knowledge Panel, Online, Renee Crown Wellness Institute. Donna Mejia and Valerie Joseph will be at it again! The theme of this one will be The Arts as Resistance, Relationship, and Restoration (https://www.colorado.edu/crowninstitute/news-events)
3. Thursday, February 24, 2022, Online Panel Discussion:”Shifting the Cultures of Disenfranchisement at CU Boulder: Supporting Black Male Identified Students” (http://bit.ly/33LF2Qz)
4. April – June 2022, Black Bellydance Bundle! Donna has 3 submissions in the fabulous Black Bellydance Bundle curated by Ebony Qualls. This is an online platform! (https://thebellydancebundle.com/#TheTeachers)
5. April 19, 2022, “Battle for the Ballot” Macky Auditorium, CU Boulder, Colorado. Donna is honored to serve as the narrator and voice talent for this moving symphony work composed by Stacy Garrop, and conducted by Donald McKinney. University of Colorado Boulder Wind Symphony (FREE)
6. June 3 – 5, 2022 Cairo Shimmy Quake, Gendale/Hollywood, CA. Donna will be instructing, speaking, and performing.(https://cairoshimmyquake.com/home/)
7. June 28, 2022. Addressing Gun Violence Within a Health-Grounded Approach: Advice from Practitioners and Researchers. 5:00n – 6:30 pm (Online, free to all) Donna will be a contributing panelist regarding trauma-informed somatic modalities and healing through the arts. Hosted by CU Boulder Chancellor, Phil DiStephano. (https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/gun_violence_and_public_health_impacts#.YqPCeezMJqs) (https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/cu-boulder-experts-to-share-gun-violence-prevention-research-during-webinar)
8. July 8 – 10, 2022. Colorado Black Arts Festival, City Park, Denver, Colorado. Donna’s set will be Saturday, July 9, 12:30 – 2:00 pm MST. Joda Village Stage (FREE) (https://colbaf.org/)
9. July 19, Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:00 pm MST. FREE online community class with Donna Mejia (https://donnainthedance.com/donnas-community-classes/)
10. October 13 – 15, Women in Dance Conference, Chicago IL. Featured Speaker, instructor and performer (http://www.womenindance.com/2021-conference/)
11. October 16, 2022, In-person ceremony for “Legend of Dance” Award, Carson Brierly Dance Library, University of Denver. Details TBD.
12. August 31, 2022, Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:00 pm MST. CU Boulder Intergenerational Trauma Panel (link TBD)
13. Date TBA, Podcast guest on Health Queery(https://seedandspark.com/fund/health-queery#story)

2021 Schedule of Public Engagements

Additional adventures and appearance are in perpetual development. Information on this page is frequently updated as details are confirmed… which can be unpredictable because we are in a global pandemic.

Please stay safe and Stay Inspired!

1. Friday, February 19, 2021 Black Artivism, a Virtual CU Denver Spring 2021 Teach-In. Friday, February 19 (https://news.ucdenver.edu/register-for-the-next-social-justice-teach-in-black-expression-and-artivism/)
2. March 10, 2021, 6:00 – 7:15. Donna Mejia and Valerie Joseph will be guiding a Grounded Knowledge Panel (TM) on Emerging Masculinities: Evolving beyond Toxic Binaries, Conventions and . (FREE) Registration Link: (https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/emerging_masculinities_evolving_beyond_toxic_conventions_binaries_and_paradigms_-_a_grounded_knowledge_panel)
3. March 12 – May 28, 2021. Guest Faculty Member, Summoning the Unseen: Poetry and Meditation to Conjure Deep Support and Inspiration.  A 12-week online workshop series with Brooke McNamara & Special Guests Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, Gabriel Wilson, Ash Ruiz, Donna Mejia, and Freeda Be. Fridays, March 12th – May 28th, 2021 9-11 am PST/ 10am-12pm MT/ 11am-1pm CST/ 12-2 pm EST/ 5-7 pm GMT/ 6-8 pm CET Suggested Investment: $395, but please pay what you can (more or less is welcome) https://www.brookemcnamara.com/summoning-the-unseen-2021/
4. April, 2021. “Smoke Cutter,” Scheduled for regional debut through CU Boulder’s annual dance event The Current, Slotted for international debut in Gathering at the Delta (UNWRAP) October 4 – 10, 2021(https://www.colorado.edu/theatredance/news-events/events/production-season)
5. April 1, 2021, CU Community Workshop: Letting the Body Have Its Say, a Contemplative Practice that Explores Embodiment (FREE) registration link: (https://cuboulder.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckceiqqzwoHNfIr5lP5ZGgHxZd0ec080Ev)
6. April 6, 2021. Keynote Speaker: CU Denver Mixed Heritage Student Association Spring 2021 Event on Exoticism
7. May 30, 2021. Afrodisiac: Back and Still Black (an all Black Belly Dance Show produced by Sadira Ladyliquid) https://www.crowdcast.io/e/afrodisiac-back–still
8. June Lectures with Donna Mejia, Sponsored by the Bellyqueen Teacher Training, directed by Kaeshi Chai: https://bellyqueen.com/events/workshops/teachers-training/)
   • WHEN: Mondays 8.30-10pm ET, 6.30-8pm MT
     June 14 Social / Emotional Learning
     June 21 Cultural Appropriation
     June 28 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
9. June 26 – 27, 2021. “Be Tribal” Virtual Festival in Mexico, 9:30 pm Mexico City Time (performance and discussion with Amy Sigil and I about evolving language with a translator.). https://betribalbellydance.com/
10. September 21, 2021 Keynote Address, Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) Conference, https://www.coloradocrimevictims.org/
11. September 15 – 19, 2021, Atlanta, Essence Bellydance Festival (virtual): https://www.essenceofbellydance.com/
12. September 29, 2021 Boulder, CO. Portrait of a Queen, Donna Mejia provides vocal talent for live performance with CU Boulder Orchestra: CU Philharmonia Orchestra | Sep 27, 2021 | CU Presents
13. October 4 – 10, 2021. CU Boulder Virtual Concert: Gather at the Delta (U.N.W.R.A.P.) (https://www.colorado.edu/theatredance/news-events/events/production-season)
14. October 9, 2021. National Dance Educator Conference, Donna Mejia as panelist, Saturday, October 9
15. POSTPONED TO 2022: October 21 – October 23, 2021 Women in Dance Conference, Chicago IL.Featured Speaker. (http://www.womenindance.com/2021-conference/)

2020 Schedule of Touring and

Performance Engagements

Art-making is not cancelled in this Covid-19 Global Pandemic! As things are confirmed they will be added to this list. My touring engagements have been reduced in number to so that I may continue a chapter of scholarly research/writing, and thrive in my duties as Director of Graduate Studies at CU Boulder, CO. But prepare for epic-ness… because the Datura family of online classes is growing this year. Thank you so much for coming out to share the investigative work with me. I see many of the same friends and faces from city to city and it amazes me. You are appreciated! The calendar remains busy and active, and I hope to enjoy your virtual company at one of these events.

1. January: DONNA MEJIA ON DATURA ONLINE!!! Prepare for Epic-ness!
2. January 18, Denver, CO: Local Love Colorado organized by Pheonix and Molly. Links coming here soon!
3. February 26 – 28, St. Olaf University, Minnesota. Jennifer Koenig Endowed Lecture and Residency in Dance, St. Olaf University, Northfield, MN. “ The Ethics and Cultural Appropriation Issues in Studying Global Dance Forms”Guest of the Dance Department (instruction and lecture engagement)
4. March 13 – 15, Washington D.C.: Donna Mejia teaches at the historic Sahara Dance Studio in Washington D.C. https://saharadance.com/donnamejia/
5. April, Boulder, CO: Donna Mejia hosts her teacher Rosangela Silvestre from Brazil! Information coming!!
6. April 10 – 19, Boulder, CO: Performances of new stage works in The Current. https://cupresents.org/events/?series=37  (CANCELLED Due to Covid-19 Global Pandemic)
7. May 15 – 17, New Orleans, LA: Donna Mejia teaches and Performs as part of Zoe Jakes Fleuer du Danse Festival in NOLA. Y’all know my family is from Louisianna and Mississippi, right?  Bonafide Creole woman right h’ya! Bring me the suga’!!! (CANCELLED Due to Covid-19 Global Pandemic)
8. End of June, Oaklahoma: Magic brewing… please check back for more information (CANCELLED Due to Covid-19 Global Pandemic)
9. June 30, 2020, International Zoom Interview by the Bellydance Business Academy: “Ask Me Anything featuring Donna Mejia” (2 hours of Virtual Q&A from around the world)
10. July 15 – 21, Ormao Dance Company, Colorado Springs (virtual lecture and masterclass instruction)
11. July 23 – 26, Plainfield, MA: Donna Mejia’s annual Earthdance Retreat https://www.earthdance.net/ (CANCELLED Due to Covid-19 Global Pandemic)
12. September 19, Virtual Lockdown Dance Party produced by Kami Liddle of California. International crowdcast (2 submissions in the show)
13. 25 October 2020 National Dance Educators Organization Conference Panel Discussion “Beyond the Barre: Transforming Admissions Practices and Evaluating our Role as Gatekeepers. In conversation with Karen Schuup (Arizona State) and Nya McCarthy Brown (Ohio State) Virtual NDEO Conference
14. 25 October 2020, Guest Instructor for the Cultivate Virtual Series curated by Brooke Gessay MacNamara and Lauren Beale
15. 27 October 2020, Steamboat Dance Guild Annual Address: Conversation Circle with Donna Mejia and Amy Sigil: Let’s talk about practices, language, values, norms and integrity in our dance community
16. 6 November 2020 CU Denver Visiting Scholar Virtual Lecture, (WAP) We Are Against Patriarchy: a Conversation about Sexual Liberation in Music and the Criticism that Comes with Women Owning Their Bodies. Sponsored by LatinX Student Services, The Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy, and LGBTQ Student Services Center
17. 10 November 2020 CU Boulder Diversity Summit Inclusive Pedagogy Panelist, Fall 2020 Diversity Summit, CU Boulder Campus (other contributors: Susan Jarrow, Rebecca Ciacanelli, & Reiland Rabaka. Hosted by Vice Chancellor Michele Moses
18. 30 November 2020 Bellyqueen Teacher’s Intensive Guest Presenter, hosted by Kaeshi Chai of New York City (virtual): Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Appreciation?
19. ***PREVIEW OF 2021: Donna is headlining the Migrations Festival (virtual version) January 29 – 31, 2021 (https://www.migrationsaustin.com/)

2019 Schedule of Touring

and Performance Engagements

Hello and thank you for visiting my touring calendar of adventures. I am reserving the first 6 months of 2019 to stay home for writing (2 manuscripts), training (refill the well) and film projects (Soooo worth the wait). I’ve been on perpetual tour for 30 years and this short break is a tad overdue… don’t you agree?! 2018 was a spectacular year on the road, and I also assumed directorship of CU Boulder’s Graduate Studies in Dance. I am inspired to take a little time to integrate the magical experiences that expanded my horizons exponentially. The following select engagements are confirmed for 2019, and additional events may be added. My sun-drenched reading room (below) may hold me hostage for a longer stretch of the calendar. Regardless, please know I still welcome your inquiry for academic, philanthropic and commercial projects. Your support of my work is profoundly appreciated. I’ll be back out there sooner than later!

1. Boulder, CO (April 12 – 20, 2019) CU Boulder Theatre & Dance Annual Concert The Current: https://cupresents.org/event/1670/cu-theatre-dance/the-current/
2. Golden, CO (April 25 – April 28, 2019) Elevations Dance Festival: (performance, instruction, panel discussion and lecture) https://elevationbellydance.com/
3. Denver, CO: Wednesday nights in July (July 3, 10, 17, 21, 31) from 7:00-9:00 PM.  A Living Arts Centre – 2231 S Platte River Dr, Denver, CO Investment: Classes are offered for a self-selected sliding scale ($30 – $50) recommended for the entire two hour session).
4. Plainfield, MA (July 25 – July 28, 2019) Earthdance Workshop and Retreat Center: This annual immersion with Donna Mejia is a dedicated fundraiser for Earthdance. We begin with 3 hours of somatic daily practice, an extended rest/lunch break, and complete each day with a 3 hour dance practice. This is not a schedule recommended for beginners. We also enjoy a variety of enrichments such as time together at the natural food-fired sauna, pajama youtube.com watching parties, theoretical discussions, and drool-worthy vegetarian cuisine! I draw no personal salary from this event, and ALL of your registration fees benefit the organization. Registration fees cover your boarding (dormitory style with community bathrooms), your meals, and all activities on site. https://www.earthdance.net/
5. Portland, OR (August 1 – August 4, 2019) Jamballah NW Dance Festival: Yes and more yes! (performance, instruction and lecture) https://www.jamballahnw.com/
6. Colorado Springs, CO (August 7) Masterclass at Ormao Dance Center (https://ormaodance.org/)
7.  Washington D.C. (September 27 – September 29, 2019) Sahara Dance Studio: Home away from home! Thank you to the incredible family and Dance Mama Rachel Kay Broomire for having my back. https://saharadance.com/

2018 Schedule of Touring

and Performance Engagements

Additional engagements to be added as they are confirmed.

1. Sacramento, CA (December 25, 2017 – January 1, 2018): Solo Master teacher immersion sponsored by Belly Dance Teachers of Greater Sacramento (performance, instruction and keynote lecture) http://hotpotstudios.com/blog/donna-mejia-dance-intensive-hosted-by-belly-dance-teachers-of-greater-sacramento-bdtogs/
   1. Solo Program Notes: Performance Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music Collage: “Orion’s Belt” by Sabrina Claudio / “We Come In Pieces” by Ample Mammal / “Modest with Motion” by Thook
2. Denver,CO (January 28, 2018): Co-presenter and collaborator for Cafe Cultura Literary Salon in support of the #me, #hertoo, #timesup movement. Curated by Cara Cruikshank (The Invisible City, Denver, CO)
   1. Solo Program Notes, first appearance: improvised for #metoo in silence
   2. Solo Prrogram Notes, second appearance: Performance, Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music: “Orion’s Belt” by Sabrina Claudio
3. Atlanta, GA (February 22 – 25, 2018): Co-headliner of transnational fusion dance festival “Tribalcon” (Performance, instruction and keynote lecture) https://tribalcon.com/
   1. Solo Program Notes for “Slow Burn”: Performance, Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music Collage: “Modul” by Nik Bärtsch’s Mobile (81% normal speed) / “Orion’s Belt” by Sabrina Claudio
4. Seattle, WA (April 5 – 8): Co-headliner of transnational fusion dance festival “Cues and Tattoos” (Performance, instruction of special programming/full-day immersion) http://cuesandtattoos.com/
   1. Solo Program Notes for “Grown Ass Woman”: Performance, Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music Collage:  “Beautiful+ (feat. Violet Mari & Jeremy Uwah)(Excerpt)” by Brik.Liam / “Hi Lo (Excerpt)” by Chloe & Halle / “Border Girl (Excerpt)” by Young Fathers /  “Grown Ass Woman (Vlog Excerpts)” by Derrick Jaxn (” Signs You’re Dealing with a GROWN Woman,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0fE653WiiE)
5. Golden, CO (May 3 – 6): Co-headliner of transnational fusion dance festival “Elevations Dance” (performance and instruction) https://elevationbellydance.com/
   1. Solo Program Notes for “Grown Ass Woman”: Performance, Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music Collage:  “Beautiful+ (feat. Violet Mari & Jeremy Uwah)(Excerpt)” by Brik.Liam / “Hi Lo (Excerpt)” by Chloe & Halle / “Border Girl (Excerpt)” by Young Fathers /  “Grown Ass Woman (Vlog Excerpts)” by Derrick Jaxn (” Signs You’re Dealing with a GROWN Woman,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0fE653WiiE)
6. Rome, Italy (June 1 – 3, 2018): Co-headliner of transnational fusion dance festival “Roma Tribal Meeting” (Performance and Instruction)  http://www.romatribal.com/
7. Portland, OR (June 15 – 17, 2018): Master instructor Immersion Weekend hosted by Henna.  http://hennadances.com/belly-dance-workshops/
   1. First Appearance: “Slow Burn” Performance, Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music Collage: “Java Clouds” by Banshee / “Orion’s Belt” by Sabrina Claudio
   2. Solo Program Notes for “Grown Ass Woman”: Performance, Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music Collage:  “Beautiful+ (feat. Violet Mari & Jeremy Uwah)(Excerpt)” by Brik.Liam / “Hi Lo (Excerpt)” by Chloe & Halle / “Border Girl (Excerpt)” by Young Fathers /  “Grown Ass Woman (Vlog Excerpts)” by Derrick Jaxn (” Signs You’re Dealing with a GROWN Woman,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0fE653WiiE)
8. Chicago, IL (June 28 – July 1, 2018): Co-headliner of transnational fusion dance festival “Tribal Revolution” (Performance, instruction of special programming/full-day immersion) http://www.tribalrevolution.com/
   1. Solo Program Notes for “Grown Ass Woman”: Performance, Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music Collage:  “Beautiful+ (feat. Violet Mari & Jeremy Uwah)(Excerpt)” by Brik.Liam / “Hi Lo (Excerpt)” by Chloe & Halle / “Border Girl (Excerpt)” by Young Fathers /  “Grown Ass Woman (Vlog Excerpts)” by Derrick Jaxn (” Signs You’re Dealing with a GROWN Woman,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0fE653WiiE)
9. Salt Lake City, UT (July 6 – 8): Co-headliner of multi-disciplinary festival “Real Artist Within/Epiphany” (Performance, adjudication, lecture and instruction) https://www.therawepiphany.com/
   1. Solo Program Notes for “Grown Ass Woman”: Performance, Costume Design and Choreography by Donna Mejia. Music Collage:  “Beautiful+ (feat. Violet Mari & Jeremy Uwah)(Excerpt)” by Brik.Liam / “Hi Lo (Excerpt)” by Chloe & Halle / “Border Girl (Excerpt)” by Young Fathers /  “Grown Ass Woman (Vlog Excerpts)” by Derrick Jaxn (” Signs You’re Dealing with a GROWN Woman,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0fE653WiiE)
10. Bloomington, IN (July 20 – 22): Co-headliner of transnational fusion dance festival “Shimmycon” (Performance, instruction, lecture) http://www.shimmycon.com/
11. Plainfield, MA (August 2 – 5, 2018): Solo Master teacher immersion at national dance retreat center “Earthdance” (Instruction and lecture) http://www.earthdance.net/
12. Rochester, MN (September 21 – 23, 2018): Keynote Address and performance “Women and Spirituality Conference” https://womenandspirituality.org/
13. Maputo, Mozambique (October 4 – 11, 2018): Solo master teacher immersion for state sponsored school and private commercial studio (performance and instruction) https://www.ghawaziworldwide.com/
14. Boulder, Colorado Brainsong 2018: a Discovery Performance for Every Body Mind and Soul (Sunday, October 21, 1:00 – 3:00 pm) East Boulder Community Center Ballroom, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO 80303. Admission $5/per family no matter size. Register at the door or go to: http://www.boulderparks-rec.org (Activity #14431)

2017 Schedule of Touring Engagements

Additional engagements to be added as they are confirmed.

Thank you for checking back.

January 21, Saturday, Denver, CO  “Flow For Aleppo- Art Extravaganza” will be hosted at the Althea Center (1400 Williams St, Denver CO) at beginning at 6pm on Saturday January 21st 2017.  100% of funds created by this event will be donated to Hand in Hand for Syria- a non-profit which is on the ground in Aleppo providing relief with medicine, clothing, food, etc. 

February 17 – 19, Kansas City, MO:  Weekend Immersion sponsored by Duende Dance (http://www.troupeduende.com/)

March 4, 2017, Denver, CO:  Daylong Immersion Workshops sponsored by Erin Prince (http://www.erinelizabethbellydance.com/)

March 23 – 26, Ocean City, MD:  Art of the Belly Dance Festival (http://www.artofthebelly.com/)

March 31 – April 2, Seattle, WA:  Cues and Tattoos Dance Festival (http://cuesandtattoos.com/)

April 6 – 9, Decatur/Atlanta, GA:  TribalCon 2017 (http://tribalcon.com/)

April 10 – 14, Boulder, CO:  Bella Gaia’s Origin Stories will perform as part of the CU Boulder Conference on World Affairs (http://www.colorado.edu/cwa/)

April 21 – 23, University of Colorado at Boulder’s Theatre and Dance Department:  “The Current,”  an annual faculty showcase of new works (http://www.colorado.edu/theatredance/events-tickets/dance-events/current-2017)

May 4 – 7, Golden, CO:  Elevations Tribal Fusion Dance Conference (performance only) (https://elevationbellydance.com/)

June 15, Denver, CO:  Vilay Fusion Dance Night at Ophelia’s Electronic Soapbox (http://www.opheliasdenver.com/)

June 23 – 25, Austin, TX:  Austin Belly Dance Convention (http://www.theabdc.com/)

July 7 – 9, Park City, UT:  Raw Epiphany Dance Festival (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raw-epiphany-2017-tickets-26414459359)

July 19 – 23, Denver, CO: The Urantia Fellowships International Conference, University of Denver (http://www.urantiabook.org/Community/urantia-book-fellowships-international-conference-2017)

July 28 – 30, 2017, Traverse City, MI: Ignite Festival with Raks Incendia (https://raksincendia.com/tag/july-in-traverse-city/)

August 3 – 6, Orlando, FL:  Bellydance Masters Dance Convention (http://www.bellydancemasters.com/)

August 12, New York City, NY:  Harlem Hafla at Harlem School of the Arts, sponsored by Brandy Heyward of New York City.  (http://www.sistersinsharqui.com/)

August 17 – 20, Chattanooga, TN:  South  East Retreat/ Immersion sponsored by the Movement Collective (http://www.movementartscollective.com/donna-mejia-retreat.html)

October 4 – 9, Boston, MA:  Lion’s Jaw Dance Festival! Classes and Performances with a hoard of historic superstars in professional dance! (https://lionsjaw.com/)

October 12 – 15, Plainfield, MA EARTHDANCE ANNUAL IMMERSION with Donna Mejia.  3 hours of daily body work, and 3 hours of daily dance practice in the woods of the Berkshire hills.  Fees include dormitory boarding, all meals and events.  All proceeds donated to Earthdance’s scholarship for diversity (http://www.earthdance.net/)

November 20 – 25, Vancouver, Canada  Donna visiting and teaching with the Luciterra Dance Company (http://luciterradance.com/)

December 27 – 31, Sacramento, CA Hot Pot Studio Immersion with Donna Mejia. (http://hotpotstudios.com/)

2016 Schedule of Engagements

January 20 – 24, 2016, Denver, CO  International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference hosted by the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company

(February – March 2016 reserved for writing projects and production of new concert material in collaboration with Jim Doyle and CU-Boulder Students)

April 8, 2016, University of Colorado Boulder, “Origin Stories” Conceived and Produced by Kenji Williams as a part of the Bella Gaia Project.  Presented as a part of CU Boudler’s Conference on World Affairs.  Atlas Black Box Theatre 1pm (http://www.bellagaia.com/os.html)

April 14 – 17, 2016, The Current Dance Concert at CU-Boulder’s Theatre and Dance Department. Premiere of a new solo and ensemble choreography. Tickets and concert info: (http://www.colorado.edu/theatredance/events-tickets/dance-events/current-2016)

April 28 – May 1, 2016, Golden CO, Elevation Dance Conference (performance/instruction):  (https://elevationbellydance.com/)

June 6 – 10, 2016, Boulder CO, Donna Mejia curates a new summer dance experience hosted by the Theatre and Dance Department.  Contemporary Dance Artist Helanius Wilkins teaches  daily 10:00 am – 12:00 pm!  Register by emailing Donna.mejia@colorado.edu.

June 23 – 26, 2016, New York City, NY  NYC Theatrical Bellydance Conference in Manhattan. (http://theatricalbellydance.com/)

August 4 – 7, 2016, Orlando, FL  Bellydance Masters Dance Conference (instruction/lecture/performance) (http://www.bellydancemasters.com/)

August 12 – 14, 2016, Portland OR, Jamballah Dance Festival (performance/instruction) (http://www.jamballahnw.com/)

October 13 – 17, 2016, Plainfield, MA EARTHDANCE ANNUAL IMMERSION with Donna Mejia.  3 hours of daily body work, and 3 hours of daily dance practice in the woods of the Berkshire hills.  Fees include dormitory boarding, all meals and events.  All proceeds donated to Earthdance’s scholarship for diversity (http://www.earthdance.net/2016donnamejia)

November 3 – 7, 2016, Orlando FL,  Weekend Immersion hosted by Lacy Sanchez’s Florida Tribal Dance (http://www.floridatribaldance.com)

November 9 – 20, 2016, University of Colorado at Boulder,  Donna Mejia choreographs for Lisa Volpe’s all female production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. (http://www.colorado.edu/theatredance/about-us)

December 2 – 4, 2016, Washington, D.C.  Weekend Immersion hosted by Rachel Kay Brookmire and Sahara Dance (http://saharadance.com)

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2015 Schedule of Engagements

(Thank you for your interest in my work and art.  This page is updated frequently)

January 8 – 11, 2015     3rd Coast Tribal Dance Festival in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas (

http://3rdcoasttribal.us/

)

January 23 – 25, 2015     East Coast Classic in Williamsburg, Virginia (

http://www.eastcoastbellydance.com/

)

February 1, 2015  Guest Instructor for Molly McClellan’s Red Elephant Studio Workshop Sampler in Denver, CO (http://www.redelephantworkshop.com/events.html) SOLD OUT!

February 20 – 22, 2015    Mexico City, Mexico Classes and Performance Sponsored by Xiaron Kerr (https://www.facebook.com/events/295122663996103/)

February 26 – March 1, 2015     TribalCon in Decatur, Georgia (

http://www.tribalcon.com/teachers

)

March 20, 2015  Instructional Class for the American College Dance Conference Northwest Regional Conference in Greeley, CO (https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1582561

April 15 – May 17, 2014,  Choreographer/Performer for original work 11 Reflections on September (by Andrea Assaf), @ La MaMa Theatre in New York City, NY (http://art2action.org/eleven-reflections-on-september/)

May 12 – 17, 2015  Tribal Fest in Sebastopol, CA (http://blacksheepbellydance.com/tf15/)

June 11 – 14, 2015  Hi-ARTS’ Women of the World Festival at the Apollo Theatre, New York City (https://www.apollotheater.org/programs/global-festival )

July 30 – August 2, 2015     Bellydance Masters in Orlando, Florida (

http://www.bellydancemasters.com/

)

July 18 – August 10, 2015  Bates Dance Festival in Maine (http://www.batesdancefestival.org/)

September 15, 2015, 11 Reflections on September performs at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. (Archived:  http://www.kennedy-center.org/artist/B236113)

October 2, 2015, Boulder Community Action Program Diversity Awards in Longmont, CO  (Performance and Keynote Address)

October 8 – 12, 2015, Earthdance Transnational Dance Immersion in Plainfield, Massashusetts (http://www.earthdance.net/2015donnamejia)

November 6 – 8, 2015,  Chattanooga, TN with the Movement Arts Collective (http://www.movementartscollective.com/#!donnamejia/cvh)

December 4 – 6, 2015, Washington D.C. with Sahara Dance Studio (http://saharadance.com/)

December 28 – 31, 2015, Boston, MA Drop in classes and repertory choreography at the venerable Dance Complex of Cambridge (http://www.dancecomplex.org/winter-wonder-dance.htm)

2014 Schedule of Engagements

March 7 – 9, 2014     “The Current” CU Boulder Faculty Recital of New Works in Boulder, Colorado (

http://theatredance.colorado.edu/2014/02/the-current-puts-spotlight-on-new-cu-dance-faculty-works-annual-showcase-march-7-9/

)

March 27 – 31, 2014    Cues and Tatoos Festival in Seattle, Washington (

http://cuesandtattoos.com/

)

April 24 – 27, 2014     Elevations Tribal Fusion Conference and Festival in Golden, Colorado (

http://evergreentribalarts.com/elevation/

)

May 14 – 18, 2014     Tribal Fest 2014 Dance Festival in Sebastopol, California (

http://www.blacksheepbellydance.com/tf14/

)

July 14 – 20, 2014     Tribal Umrah Dance Conference/Festival in Prague, Czech Republic (

http://www.tribalumrah.fr/

)

August 1 – 3, 2014,     Lecture, Performance and Instruction in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

August 8 – 10, 2014     Arise Festival in Loveland Colorado (instruction only) (

ARISE Music Festival | Aug 2-4, 2019

)

September 8 – 13, 2014     Viral Dance Colloquium at CU Boulder, Colorado (http://cuboulderdance.wordpress.com/)

September 19 – 21, 2014     Plaza de Anaya Intensive in Tempe, AZ (

http://plazadeanaya.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=126

)

October 2 – 13, 2014     University of South Florida Residency in Tampa, Florida (

http://theatreanddance.arts.usf.edu/content/go/dance/

)

October 16 – 20, 2014     Earthdance Transnational Dance Immersion in Plainfield, Massachusetts (

http://www.earthdance.net/calendar/2014/10/transnational-dance-immersion-donna-mejia

)

November 8 – 9, 2014, Panel Discussion and returning master classes at USF in Tampa, Florida

November 14 – 16, 2014     Sahara Dance Studio  in Washington D.C. (

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