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Details for Cassandra and Jawaahir performances, workshops, and seminars here and around the world.
 

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Camel market c. 1920   

 

Jawaahir Gala & Fundraiser (May)
Mpls Mosaic Preview (May)
Houston Workshop (May)
Mpls Mosaic Opening (June)
Oriental Dance Intensive (June)

Enchanted Evening (June)
Cassandra's Cabaret (June)
Minnesota Garlic Festival (Aug)
Oasis Dance Camp North (Sept)
Oasis Dance Camp West (Oct)
Oasis Dance Camp Morocco (Nov)

     

     

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by Tatyana Butkova    

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Cathy Wurzer        

 

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Jawaahir Dance Company’s Third Annual Gala & Fundraiser

Saturday, May 10, 2008, 6-10pm
The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis

410 Oak Grove Street
Minneapolis, MN
$35

Join our mistress-of-ceremonies, TPT2's Almanac co-host Cathy Wurzer, for an exciting evening with silent and live auctions, a variety of entertainment, a henna artist from Ancient Traditions Mehndi, appetizers, and a cash bar. Don’t forget to Dress to Shine!

More details of the Gala & Fundraiser can be found here.
Tickets for the Gala & Fundraiser can be purchased online here.
Some of the auction items are listed here.

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Minneapolis Mosaic Preview

May 22, 2008

Minneapolis is known for its vibrant and diverse cultural scene and Minneapolis MOSAIC celebrates all of the ways we express ourselves and our cultural traditions through the arts. Presented by the City of Minneapolis, the sixth annual Minneapolis MOSAIC festival promises to be better than ever. Be sure to join us on opening night, Saturday, June 7, for an evening of fantastic FREE entertainment.

Jawaahir will be performing 11:30am - 1:30pm today and also June 7.

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Thoto of Thalia.

 

Cassandra Teaching in Houston, TX

May 31- June 1, 2008

More information at www.sirroms.com, or
Contact Cynthia at 713-621-9818 or email at sirromschool@att.net

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Minneapolis Mosaic Opening Night Party

June 7, 2008

For some great FREE entertainment, come to the Many Worlds. One Night. Celebration. Free events for Minneapolis MOSAIC take place Saturday, June 9th on Hennepin Avenue downtown between 7th & 9th Streets from 6 to 10pm.

From Latin salsa bands to African drummers, you'll find over 40 acts providing entertainment from every culture. There's also street food from the Midtown Global Market, a cultural fashion exhibit, the MOSAIC Visual Art Gallery and lots more. ALL FREE and ALL ONE NIGHT!

Jawaahir is performing 8:45-9:15pm.

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Photo of Sandy teaching class.

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Cassandra's 2008 Oriental Dance Intensive

Monday-Saturday, June 16-21, 2008
Jawaahir Studios

1940 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

A six-day workshop:

  • Five days of dance classes (five hours daily)
  • Live drum accompanist
  • 3 performances included: Participant dinner show, Enchanted Evening, Cassandra's Cabaret
  • Technique for Oriental and Folkloric
  • Two choreographies
  • Conditioning and stretching
  • Lecture classes
  • Helpful teaching assistants
  • Saturday review/video session
  • Vendors

Cost of the complete weeklong package: USD $600.

Space is limited to 30 participants. An information packet with the schedule and the locations and contact numbers of nearby hotels and B&Bs will be sent along with your registration receipt. Please let us know when you register if you wish to perform during the dinner show.

A $100 non-refundable deposit must be received by May 1, 2008 in order to secure your place in the Intensive. Balance due June 1, 2008.

Cancellations on or before May 15, 2008 will receive a full refund (less deposit); cancellations after May 15, 2008 will receive 50% refund (less deposit).

Register here.

For further information, call 612-872-6050, or email cassandra@jawaahir.org.

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Enchanted Evening

Friday, June 20, 2008, 8pm
Jawaahir Studio Theater

1940 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
$15

This performance is part of the week-long Oriental Dance Intensive workshop for dancers from across the US. Join Cassandra and Jawaahir in an evening of Middle Eastern dance solos and special pieces from the Company's diverse repertoire. Jawaahir's traditional dances bring to life the indigenous rhythms, distinctive costumes, and expressive dance traditions of Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, and the Saudi Gulf. Their contemporary pieces are an exciting fusion of East meets West and Cassandra's theatrical flair! Sometimes serious and sometimes campy, Jawaahir's contemporary pieces expand traditional perceptions of Middle Eastern dance.

Tickets may be purchased here, by credit card by calling 612-872-6050, or by mailing a check payable to: The Cassandra School to 1940 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

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Cassandra's Cabaret

Saturday, June 21, 2008
8:00 PM
Jawaahir Studio Theater
1940 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN

Join Cassandra as she transforms JDC Studio Theater into a Cabaret! You will sit at tables, sip champagne, and watch an evening of fabulous dance performances. A glass of champagne and snacks are included in the $25 ticket price. Photos and videos from the last Cassandra's Cabaret can be found here.

Participants in Cassandra's Weeklong Intensive Workshop will have priority seating for this Cabaret, so order your tickets early! All seating reserved on a first-come basis with a paid reservation. Cassandra's Cabaret usually sells out, but any remaining tickets go on sale evening of show at 7:30 pm. Cabaret seating opens at 7:45 pm. Please arrive promptly as doors will lock at 8:10 pm.

Tickets may be purchased here, by credit card by calling 612-872-6050, or by mailing a check payable to: The Cassandra School to 1940 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

For further information, call 612-872-6050 or email booking@jawaahir.org

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Third Annual Minnesota Garlic Festival

Saturday August 16, 2008, 10am-7pm
Wright County Fairgrounds, Howard Lake, MN

Only one hour 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. Some members of Jawaahir will be dancing in the afternoon. Pictures of Jawaahir at last year's Garlic Fest are here.

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Oasis Dance Camp North
Travers City, Michigan

September 10-14, 2008

www.oasisdancecamp.com

Now in its 12th 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.

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Oasis Dance Camp West
Vashon Island, Seattle, WA

October 8-12, 2008

www.oasisdancecamp.com

OASIS West is 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.

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Jan Geisen

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Oasis Dance Camp, Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco

November 3-18, 2008

www.oasisdancecamp.com

Oasis Dance Camp returns to Morocco for a unique and exciting Middle Eastern dance experience in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Accommodations for Oasis Morocco are absolutely limited. If you are seriously interested in attending and wish to be kept informed of details as they develop send your email to Sa'ida to be added to Oasis Morocco list.

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