![]() |
||||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
|||||||||
![]() |
||||||||||
Upcoming Cassandra and Jawaahir Events |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Details
for Cassandra and Jawaahir public performances, workshops, and seminars
here and around the world. Call the office for more information
on Young Audience shows and private functions. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota Garlic Festival
(Aug) |
Cassandra at MassRaqs
(Sept) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Garlic Festival Saturday August 14, 2010, 11am-6pm
About 60 miles west of the Twin Cities. A premiere event for lovers of garlic and good times, and promotes gourmet garlic farming in Minnesota. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features local foods, chefs, music, artisans, games, competitions, and lots of garlic - all in support of a healthy environment, family farms and vital rural communities in Minnesota. Several members of Jawaahir will be dancing in the afternoon. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jawaahir Dance
Company and the Ritz Theater present: August 26 – September 5, 2010 Jawaahir Dance Company is excited to present The Dark Nightingale, centered around the beloved music of late Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez. The renowned Georges Lammam Ensemble, featuring virtuosic Arabic musicians from across the nation, sets the backdrop for unforgettable dances by Jawaahir, Cassandra, and Spanish guest artist Nesma al-Andalus. Abdel Halim Hafez: Hafez (1929–1977) was known
as al-‘Andaleeb al-Asmar (the Dark Nightingale). Despite
a fairly short career, he was one of the most influential Egyptian stars
of the 1950s and 60s. He is widely considered to be one of the four greats
of Egyptian and Arabic music, along with Umm Kulthum, Mohammed Abdel Wahab,
and Farid Al Attrach. His mellow, resonant voice, subtle vocal style and
notably clean intonation made him a stand out. Nesma al-Andalus: Born in Spain, Nesma resided in Cairo 1993–1998, where she studied Oriental dance and Egyptian folklore. During that time she performed as a soloist with her own orchestra in over 3,500 shows on the most prestigious stages in Cairo. She broadened her artistic career in the National Egyptian Folkloric Reda Ballet, as the only non-Egyptian dancer to form part of the company. Since 1998 she has danced and taught around the world, and founded her own school and dance company in Madrid: Al-Andalus Danza. Video about Nesma (in Spanish). Georges Lammam Ensemble: The violin virtuosity of Georges Lammam returns to rock the Ritz, along with Arabic music superstars Elias Lammam (accordion and vocals), Naser Musa Janini (oud and vocals), the inimitable Karim Nagi (riq and percussion), Nicole LeCorgne (tabla), and Miles Jay (bass) (NEW ADDITION!), joined by amazing local artists Tim O’Keefe (percussion), Laura Harada (violin), Dawn Doering (nay), and Salah Abdel Fattah (violin). Video of Karim Nagi playing finger cymbals. The show features choreography by artistic director, Cassandra Shore, as well as Kathy McCurdy and Helen Voelker of Jawaahir Dance Company. Plus, the show features lighting design by Jeff Bartlett, former artistic director of The Southern Theater. In addition to this fabulous show, Nesma and Karim Nagi are offering workshops while they're here. See details below. Videos: If you're new to Cassandra and Jawaahir and want a hint of what's to come, here's Cassandra's Solo from the 2009 Jawaahir show Raqs Nouveau (high-res or low-res). And here, if you have some patience, are other excerpts from that show (or a low-res version for you impatient ones). And for you videophiles, here's some video of Karim Nagi and Nesma. So, after that, are you ready to buy tickets for The Dark Nightingale? Tickets: $28; Available online, or by calling 612-436-1129 Tue – Fri 12:30pm –- 4:30pm, or in person 2 hours prior to a performance. Open seating.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Workshops
with Karim Nagi and Nesma al-Andalus Workshops with Nesma al-Andalus Egyptian Baladi Form and Stylings Modern Style Classic Oriental Dance On-line registration is available now. You may also register at the door.
Workshops
with Karim Nagi Musicality (for dancers) Men's Saidi Stick Dance (for dancers; open to both men and
women) Drum Solos: Dancer - Drummer Communications (for dancers
and drummers) Tabla (for drummers) On-line registration is available now. You may also register at the door. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
8
@ 8 The
Ritz Theater Friday and Saturday, September 10-11, 2010
at 8pm
Interested in seeing a dance company but don't want to invest a whole evening? Here's your chance to see a sample from 8 of the Twin Cities' premier dance companies — at 8:00 — get it? These companies are presenting highlights from some of their best work. This show was wildly successful last year, and sold out both nights! Don’t miss this dance extravaganza! Further information here, or call the Jawaahir office at 612-872-6050. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Walker
Minnesota Ethnic Fest Saturday September 11, 2010, 11am-5pm
About 3 hours north of the Twin Cities. Several members of Jawaahir will be dancing in the afternoon. More information to follow. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oasis
Dance Camp North - Celebrating 26 years of dance September 15-19, 2010 Now celebrating its 26th year! OASIS North is held at a rural camp outside Traverse City, Michigan that every year is transformed into the largest casbah in Michigan. Camaraderie, friendship, and dance combine to make a memorable experience that keeps campers coming back year after year. This year Cassandra, Ava Fleming, Nicole LeCorgne and other guest artists will be teaching. If you must choose one camp to attend, this is the one. Again in 2010: Dance Camp - No Experience Necessary
New in 2010: Pre-Camp Master Level Class |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() |
MassRaqs September 24-26, 2010 MassRaqs! brings together an exceptional group of instructors to celebrate the art of Oriental "Belly" Dance. Cassandra is teaching alongside Bozenka (FL), Meiver (MA), and Shadia (MA). Come for 3 exciting days of lectures, workshops, and dance performances, to take your dance skills to the next level and leave you inspired! |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() |
Oasis
Dance Camp West October 6-10, 2010 Cassandra will again be teaching at Oasis West, held at a rural camp on Vashon Island in Puget Sound near Seattle. Tall pines, walks in the fresh salt air, the smell of the woods, and views of the sound together with great teachers make this one of the most popular Middle Eastern Dance camps in the states. Again in 2010: Dance Camp - No Experience Necessary
New in 2010: Pre-Camp Master Level Class |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amoura
Latif Workshop Come study with Amoura Latif in her first
workshop in the States since the 1980s! Classic Oriental Dance Raks Assaya Choreography: "Samah Innoba" On-line registration will be available shortly. You may also register at the door. Amoura Latif’s life-long involvement with oriental dance spans three continents and over 30 years. In her early years in San Francisco, she studied with the legendary teacher Jamila Salimpour, performing with the folkloric dance group Mash’allah. As her love for the traditional dance and music grew, she relocated to the near east (Israel/Palestine) where she was able to deepen and enhance her understanding of the dance arts and culture, gaining treasured professional experience through the collaboration with many renowned artists and musicians in the oriental arts scene. She was one of the first to teach and perform in this country of origin, becoming a leading dancer there and helping to pave the way for what is now a vibrant oriental dance scene. In 1990, she was the artistic consultant and representative at the International Oriental Dance festival in Jerusalem, the first dance festival of its kind held in the Middle East. Amoura has had the privilege to study in both the west and in Egypt with some of the great luminaries of the dance world, including Jamila Salimpour, Ibrahim Farrah, Ibtisam el Masri, Ibrahim Akef, and Ahmed Jarjour. In the 1990s, she was invited to teach in Vienna and quickly established herself as a significant teacher and performer working throughout Europe (Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, England, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Turkey, Hungary) including the Bolzano Dance Festiva in Italy from 2006 to the present. Her special projects have included artistic direction and choreography for Alwan al Sharq (Salam Islam festival Vienna 2002), El Jameel Dance theater (Vienna, 2005), and Augenblicke (Ingolstadt Germany, 2008). Recently, Amoura has brought the dance to the contemporary theatre world, performing as dancer and actress with the company “Cabula 6” at the Impulstanz, Tanzquartier Vienna, and at the award-winning innovative community arts project “Macondo.” She is also an instructor of the Heart Rhythm Meditation method, which brings added dimension to her work as an artist. Amoura’s history and her life experience as a dancer who achieved artistic maturity through her work on three continents have given depth and a broad perspective to her work. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() |
Oasis Dance South Retreat November 3-7, 2010 Oasis South moved up the beach on Jekyll Island to the Villas by the Sea Resort and Conference Center. We stay in two and three bedroom town houses with full kitchens and living rooms. Classes and other camp activities are in the luxurious resort ballroom. The resort includes a solar heated pool and martini bar. You can see more information at www.jekyllislandga.com. We have had great reviews on our new location. Oasis South is the ideal camp to bring along friends and family. The island has lots of activities for non-dancers to do during class time. Special rates for non-dancing roommates are available. New in 2010: Pre-Camp Master Level Class |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cassandra's
2011 Weeklong Intensive Monday-Saturday, March 21-26, 2011 A six-day workshop:
Cost of the complete weeklong package: USD $675. Space is limited to 30 participants. Information on accommodations, schedule, etc will go out after January 1, 2011. If you are coming from out of town and want advanced information about accommodations or things to do in the area, contact Eileen at booking@jawaahir.org or 612-872-6050. A $100 non-refundable deposit will secure your place in the Intensive. Balance due March 1, 2011. Cancellations receive 50% refund (less deposit). See photos from past Participant's Show, Enchanted Evening, and Cabarets Cassandra's 2011 Weeklong Intensive online registration available now. The schedule is here. Additional details on the Weeklong Intensive page. Dahlal is planning on being here for your vending pleasure on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Dahlal is the leading provider of costumes, music, scarves, beads, and everything else Belly Dance. Alsadu is planning on being here for your vending pleasure on Thursday and Friday. Alsadu specializes in historic non-Western textiles, rugs, artifacts, jewelry, ceramics, and furniture. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jawaahir Dance Company & The Cassandra School - 1940 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 612-872-6050 | Contact Us | |