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Running for one more week! The Ritz Theater and Jawaahir proudly present The Dark Nightingale, a thrilling evening of Middle Eastern dance and live music focused on the music of the late Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez (known as The Dark Nightingale). This show offers unforgettable dances by Spanish guest artist Nesma al-Andalus, spectacular new choreographies by Cassandra and Jawaahir, and sumptuously colorful costumes, all accompanied by the virtuosic Arabic musicians from across the country and around the world of the renowned Georges Lammam Ensemble! Playing at Ritz Theater. August 26-Sept 5, 2010. Tickets: 612-436-1129 or click here.
Just added! Post-show discussion with our wonderful artists on Saturday evening!

Photo from Dark Nightingale show at The Ritz.
Dark Nightingale video

Dark Nightingale.

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Just how good is this show? Here are some of the comments we've seen.

 

 
 
 

"I'm tired this morning since I stayed up past that 7 pm bedtime but it was worth it!! Saw Jawaahir Dance Co's new show at the Ritz Theater. FABULOUS! Check out this info via MPR: http://bit.ly/bxBLtd" -C. Wurzer [We're in the middle, between the photos and the bicycles.]
   
 

"...I am sooo in love with the Jawaahir girls right now... OMG Cassandra and Nesma are absolutely delicious... and the band is amazing. Amazing! I get to see it again tomorrow night!! SQUISH." -C. Mitchell

   
 

"Anyone within driving distance of Minneapolis/St. Paul, don't miss this. The dancing is divine, the music sublime. The Upper Midwest is so fortunate to have Cassandra and her team in residence. Also, check out special classes by the guest artists. Highly highly recommended." -K.H. Campbell

   
 

"The genius and beauty that is the JDC and Cassandra knocked my socks off last night. I was captivated with the very first notes played by the Georges Lammam ensemble. The dancers awesome, the choreography fascinating, the costumes the best ever ... Guest star Nesma was such a personification of joy dancing it left me breathless. Thank you all for such a gift." -S&S Huonder
   
 

"Jawaahir Dance Company and Cassandra Shore are awesome dancers, the guest artist Nesma is simply enchanting, and the Georges Lammam Ensemble are fantastic musicians. If you have *any* interest in Middle Eastern dance and/or music, go see this show. If you've never seen this style of dance, go see this show." -L.O. Williams

   
 

And the award for the shortest comment: "A must see". -K. Southwick

 


 

Nesma and Karim Nagi are offering six workshops open to all starting Monday, Aug 30!
 

 
   

Here's an interview with Cassandra about many subjects, including The Dark Nightingale, on public television's BelAhdan, with host Ahmed Tharwat.

     
   

Please help us thank our generous show sponsors by visiting them often: Sebastian Joe's and Ansari's Mediterranean Grill! And thank them for sponsoring our show!
     
   

Cassandra's College is coming in September: Taqasim, Zills, Karshilama, and more! Also, the Fall Session schedule is up. The Cassandra School has a new Arabic Language class, and Folklore and Drumming classes resume. Registration is open for everything!
     
   

Due to the Ritz show and Cassandra's College, Cassandra will not be dancing at Ansari's restaurant in September.
Mission
Statement		   Jawaahir Dance Company is dedicated to presenting Middle Eastern dance as a living art form at its highest artistic level, to bringing the rich folkloric heritage of the Middle East to the theater stage, and to providing education about the dance in its authentic form for dance students and the general public. In carrying out our mission, we strive to make our work culturally, financially, and physically accessible to the public. You can support Jawaahir's mission by making a tax deductible donation.

 

  

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