Gypsy cabaret at Mirkwood

A new monthly cabaret variety show starts April 26 at the Mirkwood's Shire Cafe, 117 E. Division St. The Indigo Gypsy Cabaret is presented by Indigo & Razi Gypsy Cabaret and features belly dancing, music and a variety of dance performers from all over the Pacific Northwest.

The first night will include Daughters of The Wind, Indigo, Razi, Zephyrs Wind Dancers, Li Gold Music and Shakti Moon.

Indigo is a fiery dancer who engages audiences of young and old alike. She started performing lyrical percussion in high school and caught the performance fever, never looking back.

Traveling across the country with a musical and dancing performance troupe allowed Indigo to learn performance skills she now calls upon as a professional belly dance performer. She continues to study the ancient art form of belly dancing and strives to bring an authentic experience for all audience members. She specializes in Egyptian Cabaret, Turkish & Rom Gypsy Dancing and has recently begun to study flamenco. She has recently opened

Stilly Dance & Drum in downtown Arlington. Indigo has performed in a number of settings including restaurants, clubs, stage performances, festivals and private parties.

Shire Cafe offers the an assortment of gourmet vegetarian food at reasonable prices with a variety of beer and wine.

Admission is $10 at the door with kids 8 and under admitted free. The show runs from 7-9 p.m Saturday, April 26 at the Mirkwood's Shire Cafe, 117 E. Division St. in Arlington.

For information see the Web sites at www.indigodance.net and www.razidance.com.

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