Enchanted Darkness: The Masquerade

Enchanted Darkness is a Masquerade, dinner and dramatic experimental bellydance event held annually in El Paso, TX. We aim to being together a fantastic collaboration of the most dynamic and profound dancers of today. It is a gothic, industrial, experimental, and dark fusion belly dance event that is August 1-2, 2008 in El Paso, TX. This year there will be workshops with Ariellah and Sashi (of Ascend Tribal), vendors, a gala show with a masquerade,full dinner, an after party and so much more. What makes this event so amazing is that all proceeds (after expenses) will be donated to the Child Crisis Center of El Paso. This is a fantastic organization that provides temporary shelter and a safe haven for victims of child abuse and/or neglect. They also provide family services to help prevent abuse.

To find out "why" this festival has come to be please go here.

Updates will be added frequently so make sure to check in!

9-10-08
Pictures of the show are FINALLY up. Go to the "sign-up" section to view your photos. Going through about 1000 photos and editing them took a lot longer then we had anticipated in our very busy schedules. If you post these pictures on the web or use them as promotional graphics please include the copyright to Susana Rodriguez-Snyder. If you wish to purchase these photos (or all of your other photos) in print or digital format please contact Saz'hrah at scimitarbellydance@yahoo.com.

Thank you again to everyone who has participated in Enchanted Darkness 2008. We wouldn't have been able to do this without you.

7-21-08
$500 wedding dress (courtsey of BRE bridal gowns)to be raffled off at Enchanted Darkness as well as a $100 gift card to Tribal Mosaics (silver jewelry), a limited edition giclee print by KB Works Studio and more! Also many door prizes and a masque contest. This years monetary contributions will be designated for a state of the art walk in freezer for the Child Crisis Center. By them obtaining this freezer, it will allow the center to become a food bank and purchase food in bulk to help them save money in the long run and designate funds to other areas in need. Please help us help them by raising $2000.

7-19-08
After party to be held at Club Dedo right after gala show. Purchase presale masquerade tickets here.

4-15-08:
Performer applications are now UP!!! Go here to find out more information

4-3-08:
Enchanted Darkness is now listed on bhuz.com and thehipcircle.com!

3-31-08
We now accept online payments for everyones convenience. Just go here to sign up or purchase show tickets

3-20-08
Please check the gala section of this site to check up on our headliners and guest artists.

Big changes are coming due to a huge response to Enchanted Darkness. To get the most up-to-date information please contact us to get on our mailing list.