Bellydance Evolution's Reimagined ALICE IN WONDERLAND Comes to the Regent, 1/7

Celebrating, exploring, and uniting Middle Eastern and Western dance for the 21st century, Bellydance Evolution presents their latest production, Alice in Wonderland, at the Regent Theatre in Arlington on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Founded in 2009 by world renowned choreographer Jillina Carlano, Bellydance Evolution creates a revolutionary approach to the whimsical and magical tale, re-imagining the colorful, iconic - and dare some say, "mad" - characters through the language of world fusion dance. The dance company presents theatrical dance shows with a storyline, much like a ballet. Featuring a cast of 20 international artists from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about their art in the fields of Middle Eastern dance and music, break dance, theatrical hip-hop, contemporary, tribal and fusion dance, each bringing their own unique vision to the production.

Bellydance Evolution has performed to sold-out crowds in over twenty different countries spanning North & South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. The company was featured at the 2012 Mawazine festival in Morocco, performing for the Queen of Morocco.

Bellydance Evolution's Alice in Wonderland is a family-friendly production taking the audience on a spectacular journey that will excite both mainstream audiences and dance enthusiasts with spinning mushrooms, dancing caterpillars and an acrobatic rabbit, all set to an original and theatrical soundtrack. Based on the Alice in Wonderland book, the performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets range from $25-$35, take $10 off for children's tickets and 10% off for groups of 10 or more; VIP tickets are $75 which include front row seating and autographed merchandise. The Regent Theatre is located at 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474. To purchase tickets and for more information, go to RegentTheatre.com or call 781-646-4849.

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Bellydance Evolution was created with a mission to unite Eastern and Western culture through dance - unfolds in the works of the company and its Education and Residency programs. Together, these initiatives celebrate the dynamic aesthetics of world fusion dance, culture and creativity, sharing the joy of dance with all communities. With the success of a residency program, Bellydance Evolution has established ensemble company members in the USA, Europe, Asia and Latin America, which allows this large scale production to perform all over the globe. In addition to this specialized performance program, principal cast members offer seminars that are open to all people in the community, giving dancers and non-dancers alike an opportunity to learn about this diverse and important cultural art form from accomplished masters in the field.

Jillina Carlano, Founder, Executive/Artistic Director (The Queen of Hearts) is a performer, master instructor, choreographer, director and producer, Jillina has devoted her life to dance. Jillina pulls from a strong dance background in Middle Eastern, Folklore, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop to create a colorful Middle Eastern fusion repertoire. She travels extensively, teaching seminars and performing in concerts worldwide. Jillina has co-produced 12 instructional DVDs, which, due to their success, are now offered in 5 different languages and distributed by Universal Records. In the summer of 2009 and 2010, Jillina was the first American to be invited as a featured performer in the prestigious Closing Gala at Ahlan Wa Sahlan in Egypt. Jillina is the owner of Evolution Dance Studios, located in Universal City, California, USA. The studio provides rehearsal space to some of Hollywood's top artists and serves as a focal point for the Los Angeles Dance Community.

Paul Dinletir, Music Composer, is the co-founder of and lead composer for "audiomachine," a boutique, motion picture music production house, specializing in original music and sound design for the high-end trailer market. To create his signature sound, Paul records with the world's top orchestras and musicians in exclusive spaces such as Skywalker Ranch and Air Studios of London. He has composed exclusive music for blockbuster campaigns such as: "The Hobbit," "Avatar," "Life of Pi," "Hunger Games," "300" and "Maleficent." In creating original scores for Bellydance Evolution, Paul composes and records an emotional, dramatic soundtrack. He works side-by-side with the Artistic Director to bring the show to life and is an integral part of the creative process.

Lauren Boldt, Alice, is a Berklee College of Music Alum (2006).

About the Regent Theatre - Built in 1916, the historic Regent Theatre remains true to its roots as a vibrant vaudeville house. An intimate 500-seat performing arts center with superior acoustics and comfortable seating, "Arlington's Show Place of Entertainment" features live music concerts, theatre, dance events, family entertainment, comedy, film specials, and more.