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Jawaahir Performance Archives
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2001 Orientalia-Bits and Pieces July 12-22, 2001, Thursdays - Sundays, 8:00 P.M. Cassandra reflects on her lifetime in Arabic dance with inspirations from the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and her own imagination. The Georges Lammam Ensemble of San Francisco returns to Minneapolis this summer, astonishing audiences with their virtuoso microtonal improvisations of Oriental music. Joining them will be guest dancer Dalia Carella of New York Company Choreography Show Company members and apprentices present some of their own works.
2000 Dreams July 13-16, July 20-23, 2000,Thursdays - Sundays, 8 PM A visionary performance of contemporary and traditional Arabic dance and music features Jawaahir Dance Company, Cassandra with the Georges Lammam Orchestra and guest dance artist Saara Soikkeli of Finland
Jewels July 22-25, July 29-Aug.1, 1999, Thursdays - Sundays, 8 PM "Jawaahir", which means jewels in Arabic, brings to life the brilliance, mystery, and beauty of its namesake. Joining Jawaahir was Georges Lammam from San Francisco with his five member orchestra, Sahra Sa'eeda from Los Angeles, and Margo Abdo O'Dell from Minneapolis. Shoma Southern Theater, Minneapolis, MN A Marriage of Dance, Music and Storytelling - this ground breaking collaboration between characteristically Cassandra Shore and writer Kay Hardy Campbell, is based on the legend of a Bedouin woman who supported herself through storytelling in the Arabian city of Jeddah. A Magical, Middle-Eastern Matinee (A special children's matinee
performance of Shoma) Haflat al-Zaffaf A Special pre-show dinner, discussion provided an inside view of Saudi Arabian woman's life. A Silken Trail August 7-10, 1997 Audiences embarked on a Caravan with Cassandra and Jawaahir Dance Company
traveling through the countries and cultures along the ancient silk routes.
Special Guest Artists Ruby Jazayre, Carolyn Krueger, and Shahrezade joined
Cassandra and Jawaahir Dance Company as guides to the expressive and evocative
dances of the Middle East, North Africa, the Persian Empire, and Central
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Workshops
2000 Amel Tafsout Workshops and Performances Dreams Workshops with Guest Artists
Oasis Dance Camp
Nadia Hamdi Workshop & Performance Nadia Hamdi, one of the most accomplished and admired Egyptian stars of Raks as Sharqi, was born into a family of professional musicians and dancers. She grew up and learned her craft in Mohamed Ali Street in Cairo, the famous musicians and entertainers' quarter. Nadia has been the featured performer at countless Egyptian weddings and in Cairo's five-star hotel night clubs. Performances featured; Nadia Hamdi, Morocco (NYC), Mona N'Wal (Madison), Jawaahir Dance Company, Cassandra, and Margo Abdo O'Dell.
Ragia Hassan Workshops and Dinner Show We were delighted to welcome back Egyptian choreographer Raqia Hassan for her third visit to Minnesota. Widely considered one of the finest teachers working today, Raqia specializes in Egyptian theatrical style and has trained many of Egypt's top dancers, including Mona Said, Nelly Fouad, Aza Sharif, and Fifi Abdou A dinner show was held at the Beirut Restaurant on Saturday, October 30 at 9:30 featuring Cassandra, Jawaahir, and special guests Shahrazad Javaheri and Nadia Sahar. Elena Workshop & Performance Elena Lentini began performing Middle Eastern dance in 1969, dazzling
audiences in New York area Middle Eastern clubs with her grace and intensity.
Elena brings to dance a unique lyrical focus, a quality of mystery, a
commitment to integrity of every movement as she sculpts fluid designs
with her body. Costume Workshop and Fashion Show Participants learned to construct their own beautiful and professional-looking
costumes for a fraction of the cost of an import! This workshop covered
basic costume construction in Orientale and folkloric styles, as well
as advanced design construction and fitting! There was time for alteration
techniques and help with any specific problems or questions from the class.
The evening fashion show consisted of "home grown" fashions,
that is, all of the costumes were made by one of the local dancers. Also,
as a special treat, Cassandra displayed her collection of authentic Middle
Eastern folk costumes. Contributing costumes for the fashion show were
Cassandra, Zulaika, Leila, and Elena! Questions from the audience were
encouraged at the informal showing. |
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Educational Programs
Lecture/Demonstration Educational Performance Educational Performance 2000 Young Audience Performances
Lecture/Demonstration 1989-1999 Young Audience Performances
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Other Performances
Arts Midwest Conference Showcase 2nd International Conference on Middle Eastern Dance Festival of Cultures Evart Development Musical MELD Annual Meeting Annual Henna Party Firstar Capital New Year Jawaahir is part of an extravaganza of music, dance, art and theater in downtown St. Paul the day before New Year's Eve
University of Minnesota Ethnic Dance Theater's Silver Gala Renaissance Festival University of Minnesota First Star's Capital New Year "You will become mesmerized when Jawaahir Dance Company sways to Middle Eastern rhythms." So says the publicity for this exciting New Year's Eve event |
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