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Upcoming Cassandra and Jawaahir Events |
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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. |
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Cassandra School
Class Showings (Mar) |
Annual Gala Fundraiser
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Cassandra
School Classes Showings All Bloomington and St. Paul Students Showing All Minneapolis Students Showing Review of the Winter 2009 Showings
Join us for an evening of class "showings" – not a formal performance but a chance to show what you've been learning and polishing. It's for all levels, so you can see what's in store for you. Free and open to the public, it's a chance for you to invite friends and family to see your progress and to have fun! Showings will include short informal performances by your instructors. Pick up flyers in class or, print the Mpls flyer for Minneapolis classes or the St Paul & Bloom flyer for St. Paul & Bloomington classes. |
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Jawaahir
Performing at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Sunday, March 14, 2009,
11am - 5pm Cross the African continent for a fun-filled day! Join master drummer Francis Kofi for a drum workshop and learn about west African rhythms. Trek to Morocco and create fabulous jewelry inspired by objects in the museum's collection. Visit Somalia and discover cultrual traditions through song, dance, and stories. Listen to Central and South African sounds with traditional music group Congo Lion. Plus, learn about African textiles, make a lamellophone (thumb piano), watch Jawaahir's North African dances, and much more! Free and open to the public. Visit the MIA website for more information or contact Jawaahir. |
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Cassandra's
2010 Weeklong Intensive Monday-Saturday, March 22-27, 2010 A six-day workshop:
Space is limited to 30 participants. Information on accomodations, schedule, etc will go out after January 1, 2010. A $100 non-refundable deposit will secure your place in the Intensive. Balance due March 1, 2010. Cancellations receive 50% refund (less deposit). See photos from past Participant's Show, Enchanted Evening, and Cabarets Cassandra's 2010 Weeklong Intensive online registration available now. Cassandra's 2010 Weeklong Intensive flyer and schedule coming soon. Additional details on the Weeklong Intensive page. Alsadu will be here for your vending pleasure on Thursday and Friday.. |
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Enchanted Evening Show Friday, March 26, 2010, 8pm Join Cassandra, Jawaahir, and soloists Angelina, and Helen in an evening of Middle Eastern dance solos and pieces from Raqs Nouveau and the dance 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! Serious or campy, Jawaahir's contemporary pieces expand traditional perceptions of Middle Eastern dance. See photos from past Enchanted Evening shows. This show is expected to sell out. Tickets may be purchased online through PayPal or by credit card, 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: Cabin Fever! Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM Details on the Cassandra's Cabaret page. |
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Cassandra in Milwaukee April 10-11, 2010 Cassandra will be teaching and performing in Milwaukee, WI. For details visit Samantha Fairuz. |
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Jawaahir Performing in Chisholm, MN May 1, 2010 Ruby Jazayre of South Bend, Indiana, will be teaching at Zia's Middle Eastern Dance workshop in Chisholm on Saturday, May 1. Jawaahir will be performing in the Saturday night show. For more information contact ShirleyJo7@hotmail.com or call 218-254-3059 |
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Cassandra &
Jawaahir Teaching & Performing in Winnipeg May 7-9, 2010 Cassandra will be teaching and Cassandra & Jawaahir will be performing in Winnipeg, Canada. For details visit Spice Road or call 204.957.7520. |
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Caravan
Under the Stars Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6-10pm 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, henna artist Angela from Ancient Traditions Mehndi, appetizers, and a cash bar. $35 per person in advance. $40 per person at the door. |
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Cassandra Teaching
& Performing at Cairo Caravan 2010 June 4-6, 2010 Join Cassandra on the Queen Mary in Long Beach harbor for three days of classes, performances, vendors and fun. Sponsored by the Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association. Photos and information from Cairo Caravan 2009 are online. |
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Cassandra
and Jawaahir's Annual Show August 26 - September 5, 2010 Tickets: 612-436-1129, Tue - Fri 12:30p - 4:30p or in person 2 hours prior to performance |
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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
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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 2009: Dance Camp - No Experience Necessary
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Oasis Dance Camp South November 3-7, 2010 |
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Jawaahir Dance Company & The Cassandra School - 1940 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 612-872-6050 | Contact Us | |
