Opal del Sol has a passion for expressive movement. She first got involved in the Santa Cruz dance community by attending weekly ecstatic dances. Later she started attending the weekly West Cliff Lighthouse fire gatherings and was inspired to start learning fire staff. After she began doing local solo performances, Opal joined Goldtown Burlesque. Gold Town […]
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Featured Artists: Gold Town Burlesque
I want to follow up last week’s piece on Sarah Jaylin Mays by featuring Gold Town Burlesque. Sarah is the director and choreographer of this troupe of diverse and talented dancers. The troupe boasts a repertoire of dance techniques ranging from traditional burlesque to belly dance, gogo dance, aerial silk acrobatics, and fire dance. […]
Sarah Jaylin Mays : Performer Spotlight
Sarah Jaylin Mays is an impressive artistic force. She approaches the circus arts with grace and professionalism. Sarah is a mostly self taught aerial artist. Above, she is pictured striking a pose on the aerial rope. She also performs with the aerial silks and the aerial hoop, otherwise known as a lyra. Climbing and performing […]