"Two words describe her -- The Best!" Cassandra's artistry, her presentations, her creativity, her precision, her passion, her technique, her authenticity, her dynamics -- she is simply the best of this generation's contemporary dancers. You owe it to yourself and to your art to take advantage of this opportunity to study with Cassandra. Regardless of your level or experience, you will benefit from a class with Cassandra. She is a supportive teacher: patient, challenging, but not intimidating. Watching her perform is a thrilling experience and one you will not soon forget."

-Jean Courter
Director, Oasis Dance Camp

Cassandra has focused her dance study and performance on the Egyptian Raks Sharqi and Middle Eastern folkloric dance since 1974. Her Studies began in San Francisco with the legendary performer, Jamila Salimpour, and have continued through regular research trips to the Middle East. Cassandra began her career as a cabaret performer. Since 1984, she has widened the scope of her artistic expression by presenting the dance on the theater stage. Cassandra is the founder and Artistic Director of Jawaahir Dance Company. Jawaahir is dedicated to bringing the rich folkloric heritage of the Middle East to the theater stage as a living art form. Cassandra is a 1991 recipient of the Minnesota Dance Alliance/McKnight Foundation Resident Choreographer's Award, as well as the MDA/Jerome Foundation Sponsor Pool and Dancer Pool Awards. She has earned an international reputation as an Oriental dance teacher, researcher, and performer.

Cassandra is a much sought after performer and workshop instructor
both internationally and in the United States.
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