In the fall issue of the KPDA newsletter a dance organization was featured in the "SpotLight" section, This issue it was:

MECCA LIVE STUDIO AND GALLERY

Mecca is a gallery/studio space located at 209 North Limestone, in downtown Lexington. Co-founder Teresa Tomb explains how the name was chosen: “Mecca is a place that is regarded as the center of activity or interest. It’s also defined as a place visited by many different peoples. We’re here to bring together a vivid variety of folks by using a common language: dance and movement.” Mecca offers a community spirit, with a strong emphasis on cultural dance forms. You can find explosive passion in the Flamenco dances of Spain, poetic languor in the Ancient Hula, and hypnotic sensuality in Middle Eastern Belly dance. Non dance offerings at Mecca include frequent music concerts and Gallery Hop showings. Mecca is also the home of Rakadu Gypsy Dance, a performance group that promotes Tribal style Belly Dance. Also, Mecca holds rehearsals for members of the community to perform in the popular annual Halloween evening showing of Thriller on the streets of downtown Lexington.

You can find a current schedule of events and classes at www.meccadance.com Each issue we will spotlight an artist, dance company or dancer. If you or someone you know would like to be considered for SPOTLIGHT, please contact Linda Granacher at kypartnersindance@aol.com