"A
Festival Celebrating Dark Fusion at its Finest"
Gothla US first started off in Fullerton, CA in February,
2008, and then moved to Pomona, CA in March 2008, allowing us
a bigger venue and more options. It has been a tremendous
success, attended by dancers and aficianados from all over the
world. They gather together to celebrate, share, learn, and
perform the art of Gothic & Dark Fusion Bellydance in it's
many varieties. Visit the Gothla Archive
to find images & media from 2008 and 2009.
Our next event will take place on March
5th-7th 2010 in Pomona, CA. Over the course of the
weekend, take workshops from dedicated and talent experts, show
us your stuff and perform in the festival, partake in community-minded
events that will expand your dance and your mind! Shop from
an array of unique vendors and artisans, all with a deliciously
dark and decadent edge, and best of all - meet and network with
other dancers from all over the world! Visit the links on the
left to find out how you can be a part of Gothla
US: The Evoking!
Event
Details:
When: March
5th-7th, 2010
Where: The
majority of the event will take place at the Orion and Ursa
Major rooms at the Cal Poly Pomona "Bronco
Student Center", in Pomona California. The address
is BRONCO STUDENT CENTER, 3801 West Temple Ave, Building 35,
Pomona CA 91768 - (909) 869-2847 / (909) 869-2886
Download a PDF map of the
campus with Gothla marked out!
Who:
Gothla
US is put on by the Gothfia.
What: Gothla
US is the largest Gothic Bellydance gathering in North America,
and pulls students, dancers, teachers, vendors, and aficionados
from all over the world to celebrate this artform through workshops,
performances, shopping, and more! And
it is indeed Gothla (as in Gothic + Hafla (a Middle Eastern
Dance party) NOT GothLA as in Goth Los Angeles. Gothla. Capiche?
How Much? Depends
on what you want to do! You can attendee just the festival and/or
gala show, sign up for workshops, and participate in our other
activities. Participation does not require a membership or buying
a weekend pass like some conventions, though we do offer great
packages for the whole weekend as well as day-packages.
What's going on:
Friday
Night, 7:30pm:
Motif
@ the Orion Room. Motif is an experimental gathering, merging
music, dance, and ritual, open to Gothla US attendees only.
This is NOT a performance - it is a communal interaction. The
event will have a formal beginning to awaken our space, and
will be guided throughout the evening by the lead dancers and
musicians, and have a formal conclusion.Participants
are welcome to bring rugs, pillows, and beverages.Musicians
are welcome to bring their instruments, dancers - come prepared
to dance! This event sold out last year well in advance - be
sure to buy your tickets early!
Friday-
Day, March 5th :
Workshops
all day
@ Orion
Room, 9am-6pm.
Friday
Night, 7:30pm:
Motif
@ the Orion Room. Motif is an experimental gathering, merging
music, dance, and ritual, open to Gothla US attendees only.
This is NOT a performance - it is a communal interaction. The
event will have a formal beginning to awaken our space, and
will be guided throughout the evening by the lead dancers and
musicians, and have a formal conclusion.Participants
are welcome to bring rugs, pillows, and beverages.Musicians
are welcome to bring their instruments, dancers - come prepared
to dance! This event sold out last year well in advance - be
sure to buy your tickets early!
Saturday, March 6th: Festival
& Gothic Gala at Ursa Major and Workshops at Orion(9-6pm).
- Festival Time: Festival runs from 10am-5pm with vending,
performances, fashion show, & more.
-Gothic Gala: The performance event of the weekend, featuring
our workshop leaders and special invited guests! This will also
take place in Ursa Major after it has been cleared. Doors at
7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.
Sunday, March 7th:
Festival (Day Two) at Ursa Major (11-6pm) and Workshops
(9-6pm) at Orion & Club Outing
-Club Outing: 10pm - 2am at Malediction Society in Hollywood!
details
Where
to stay?
The following hotels are not officially endorsed by Gothla US,
but are listed here for your convenience, and recommended by
CalPoly - there are more hotels in the area as well:
Kellogg
West Conference Center & Lodge
3801 West Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
800-KWEST-76 | 909-869-2222
Shilo
Inn Hotel
| 3200 Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone (909) 598-0073 - Fax (909) 594-5862
Best
Western in Diamond Bar:
259 Gentle Springs Ln, Diamond Bar, California, 91765-1614,
US
Phone: 909/860-3700 Fax: 909/860-2110
How
do I get there?:
Driving Directions to Cal Poly Pomona
From
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Take the 105 freeway
East, transition to the 605 North, transition to the San Bernardino
(60) freeway, transition to the Orange (57) freeway North. Exit
at Temple Avenue and turn left (down the hill). Turn right on
South Campus Drive, left on Kellogg Drive, and turn left when
you see the Visitor Parking Booth.
From
Ontario International Airport (ONT): Take the San Bernardino
(10) freeway West and exit at Kellogg Drive. Stay in your left
lane, you should be on the left side of the large electronic
marquee that welcomes visitors. Follow Kellogg Drive. After
the second stop sign, turn right when you see the Visitor Parking
Booth.
From
Orange County: Take the 57 freeway North and exit at Temple
Avenue and turn left (down the hill). Turn right on South Campus
Drive, left on Kellogg Drive, and turn left when you see the
Visitor Parking Booth.
From
the 10 Freeway (East or West): Exit at Kellogg Drive. Stay
in your left lane, you should be on the left side of the large
electronic marquee that welcomes visitors. Follow Kellogg Drive.
After the second stop sign, turn right when you see the Visitor
Parking Booth.
From
the 60 Freeway traveling East: Follow the junction into
the 57 freeway North. Exit at Temple Avenue and turn left (down
the hill). Turn right on South Campus Drive, left on Kellogg
Drive, and turn left when you see the Visitor Parking Booth.
If you want to take public transportation, please
visit this link.
Parking
at CalPoly
Parking
for all day Friday is $5. Please buy a permit from the Visitor
Parking Booth or from the big yellow pay station. You are allowed
to park in the big lot like last year AFTER 5:30pm. If you arrive
before 5:30pm, you must park in the parking structure and walk
to the Bronco Student Center. To avoid getting lost, follow
the directional signs that guide you to the library, then veer
towards the buildings further back to the left of the library.
Saturday/Sunday
PARKING: Due
to CA's bad budget, parking is $3 for all day Saturday and Sunday.
Please buy a permit from the Visitor Parking Booth or from the
big yellow pay station. You are allowed to park in the big lot
like last year.
What
airport can I fly in to?
Depending on where you are, and what airline services are available
in your hometown, you have the following choices:
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is located approximately
30 minutes East of campus, and the Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) is located approximately 50 minutes West of campus.
If
Cal Poly Pomona is your main stop, we suggest that you fly into
Ontario International Airport; it is closer to campus and you
will encounter less traffic. Some area hotels also offer shuttles
to/from the Ontario Airport.
Los Angeles/Ontario Airport
http://www.lawa.org/ont/welcomeONT.cfm
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
35 miles from venue
http://www.iflylax.com/
Other
Things to See & Do!
Points
of Interest in Southern California
Cool Stuff Right at CalPoly!
(Arabian Horses, Art Galleries, Music & More!)
check
it out!
Ipso
Facto Gothic Music & Fashion
517 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832
http://www.ipso-facto.com/
We are near the 91 and 57 freeways, at Chapman Avenue, 26 miles
south of Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles take the 5 fwy south to 91 east
and exit Harbor. Go left on Harbor, 8 blocks north, past Chapman,
we are on the left side.
From south Orange County take the 55 or 57 north to 91 west,
exit Harbor/Lemon, go north on Lemon left on Orangethorpe,right
on Harbor, 8 blocks up past Chapman, left side.
From the Inland Empire take 91 west, exit Harbor/Lemon, go north
on Lemon left on Orangethorpe,right on Harbor, 8 blocks up past
Chapman, left side.
Hours are 11 - 7 p.m. Monday through Thurs; Fri & Sat. 11
- 8 p.m.; Sundays 12 -6 p.m. Call for further information 714-525-7865
Disneyland Resort
1313 S. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 781-4565 (resort info)
(714) 781-4400 (tickets only)
www.disneyland.com
Pirates Dinner and Adventure
7600 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(866)439-2469
www.piratesdinneradventure.com
Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
7662 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
(888) 935-6878
www.medievaltimes.com
Knotts Theme Park
8039 Beach Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 220-5200
www.knotts.com
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100
www.aquariumofpacific.org
Universal Studios & City Walk
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
(800) 864-8377
www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Hollywood Wax Museum
6767 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 462-8860
www.hollywoodwax.com
