Award-winning dance lighting designer Jeff Bartlett will set the stage for this dance/music extravaganza featuring choreography by Cassandra, and a new
work by company member Helen Voelker. Plus, your ears are in for a treat as we bring you an all-acoustic instrumental ensemble! National Arab Orchestra Music Director, Michael Ibrahim, will be performing on the traditional nay and oud, along with Minnesota’s incomparable world musicians Tim O’Keefe on percussion, Laura Harada on violin, and Yaron Klein on viola. 

We are sorry to inform you that we had to cancel this cabaret. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you.

Our studio is transformed into an intimate cabaret setting with sumptuous hors d'oeuvres and an evening of fabulous music and dance 
featuring the incomparable Cassandra, with Anjela, Paula, and Theresa!

Reservations are $30 and your seat is not reserved until payment is received.
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PeopleFest! Party features live performances from South Indian Parai (drums), a traditional Chinese fashion show, and Jawaahir! A variety of cultural and educational organizations share their stories, activities and outreach. Multicultural cuisine is available for purchase.

Check out the Party's website and plan a whole evening of fun! 

This event is FREE!

Jawaahir will be a featured performer at 4:00pm. Check out their website and plan a whole day of fun including amazing vehicles, special causes, races, live entertainment, special events, food and drink, silent auctions, vendors, and awesome sponsors!

This event is FREE!

Need that perfect costume for your next performance? How about new finger cymbals or a beautiful veil? Want to treat yourself to that shiny cane or jingly hip wrap you've been eyeing? Well then, come on over and visit Dahlal right here in town! She has everything you need! When you're finished shopping, fill your tummy with yummy treats baked by Jawaahir and Khazanah members for purchase. Mmmmm! Can't you smell the sweet scents already?

Come on over to peruse through some great costume options, music, hip wraps, and more. Jawaahir will have a table filled with fabulous finds for you! Then, check out the tables of others from the dance community and have a great afternoon of shopping.

Thanks to an MRAC Arts Learning grant, Cassandra and Jawaahir Dance Company invite you to join us for a FREE event to meet Ramzi El Edlibi, a renowned dancer and choreographer, who will be teaching the dance company a debke unique to Eastern Lebanon.

This is your opportunity to watch him work with the Company and then pick his experienced, intelligent, and educated brain! No prior reservations needed, just show up! 

Thanks to an MRAC Arts Learning grant, Cassandra and Jawaahir Dance Company invite you to join us for a FREE event to meet Amel Tafsout. This charismatic and multi-faceted artist will be teaching the Company both the Guedra and Dancing to Raï music—both specific to the area of North Africa.

This is your opportunity to watch her work with the Company and then pick her experienced, intelligent, and educated brain! No prior reservations needed, just show up! 

Our local library is featuring Jawaahir as part of their Spring Cultural Dance Series. We will present women's dances from around the Arabic-speaking world, along with information about regional styles, costumes, and original setting for dances.

This event is family friendly and FREE!

Check out the library's website for more information. We'll see you there!

Time for a day trip! Jawaahir will be one of the featured performers at their 53rd Annual International Folk Fair this year. Come zagareet and clap along for us at 12:20pm and 2:30pm on the main stage.

Get excited to join us! Watch their video and then jump in your car!

Come for the auction--Stay for the glam!

Cassandra and Jawaahir invite you to join us at an evening of celebration and gratitude for all of our treasured supporters....YOU!

We welcome you to enjoy a short performance from Cassandra, Jawaahir, and special guest dancer, sample some tasty hors d’oeuvres generously donated by Mediterranean Cruise Cafe, bid on our silent auction items bursting with amazing things, and have fun during our live auction, all the while supporting Jawaahir Dance Company!

$35 at the door. See you tonight!

Delight in an afternoon of henna, dance, food, and fun as we once again bring the Middle East to the Midwest. We provide free DIY henna and guests are welcome to bring your own small cushion for comfort. This is a family freindly event, so, bring your kiddos! Children 10 and under are only $5 each and must be accompanied by an adult at $10 each.

• Short performance by Jawaahir at 2:30.
• Indulge in the ritual of henna painting traditionally done at women's celebrations.
  
• Enter our two awesome raffles.
  
• Rejuvenate with an assortment of snacks and beverages.
  
• Mingle with family, friends, and Jawaahir members.
  
• Experience the hospitality the Middle East is known for!
  

Raffle #1:
$5 tickets for a chance to have Angela, our professional henna artist of Ancient Traditions Mehndi, work her magic on you. She’s so amazing, we want to avoid a long line of people waiting for her designs. We'll pull 10 lucky winners from the magic raffle basket.

Raffle #2:
$10 tickets for a chance to win a 10-week session of Level 1 or Level 2 classes at The Cassandra School. We’ll pull 2 lucky winners from the magic raffle basket.

$10 per person, $5 per child 10 and under at the door today! Raffles payable at the door as well.
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