A Glamorous Birthday Bash Complete with Exotic Belly Dancers, Celebrities and Pink Champagne in the Hamptons
Hello Darlings, Welcome back to Cognac’s Corner Magazine.
Artist Richard Gomez assists Cognac Wellerlane in blowing out the candles at her Birthday Gala in the Hamptons
I celebrated my birthday gala in grand style at the palatial estate of Financier Owain Morgan and Press Photographer Shane Gritzinger.
It was an initimate evening with close friends, exotic pleasures and champagne!
My guest enjoyed entertainment given by Alanah and Kerri Belly Dance ensemble.
Cognac chats with Belly Dancer Alanah
Alanah is a vivacious Middle Eastern dancer who captivates audiences with her dynamic and innovative style. Her sensual graciousness, elegance, and fiery stage presence have earned her the reputation as one of New York’s most highly regarded Middle Eastern dance performers.
Alanah dances at nightclubs, private engagements, restaurants, theatrical concerts and cultural events highlighting Egyptian Cabaret and fusion-style Oriental dance. She is a consummate entertainer who brings joy, passion and spontaneity to every performance. Her career as a Middle Eastern dancer began 15 years ago while a serious Flamenco student and full-time painter. Her extensive dance background now includes study with the most renowned artists in the Middle Eastern dance world, including Shareen El Safy (CA), Yousry Sharif (NYC), Elena Lentini (NYC), Amir Thaleb (Argentina) and Egyptian stars Dina, Randa Kamel, Faten Salama, Raqia Hassan and Mahmoud Reda. In addition, Alanah was co-founder and choreographer of the progressive dance companies Awalim and Ala A Nar. Alanah’s style is also influenced by her years of Flamenco training, most notably with the renowned Juana Amaya in Sevilla, Spain. Always exploring contemporary developments in her dance, Alanah continues to refine her technique with study trips to Egypt.
Alanah is a member of Elena Lentini’s Caravanserai Dance Theater. The company’s recent theatrical productions include “Garden of Abraham”, which was regarded as a tour de force by the New York Times and which Dance Insider said “reveals new depths in this ancient form, and a whole new world of possibilities.” The company has performed at La Mama Experimental Theater, New York’s Washington Square Church and most recently at New York’s Hudson Guild Theatre in the theatrical production “Argumentum Ornithologicum”.
Alanah’s other passions include world travel with recent trips to Egypt, India, Nepal, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Kerri who is another divine dancer also explained the technique and allure of this ancient dance.
Cognac chats with Belly Dancer Kerri
Cognac chats wth Costume Designer Rosemary Ponzo
This glamorous evening would not be complete without interviewing my dear friend, Costume Designer Rosemary Ponzo and my host Press Photographer Shane Gritzinger who is a master not only photographing famous A-list celebrities but planning a high end events!
Cognac chats with Press Photographer Shane Gritzinger
Celebrities that attended the evening included Count Vlad of Vladicouture, Publicist Ron Capparella, Costume Designer Rosemary Ponzo, Stylist Patricia Parenti, Artist Richard Gomez, Socialite Nancy Gomez, and Ed Ponzo
For more info on the art of belly dancing please visit
www.alanahbellydance.com and www.kerridance.com
Until my next celebrity event darlings,
Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane