Jawaahir.org
Title
Jawaahir Dance Company & The Cassandra School
Teaching & Performing Traditional & Contemporary Middle Eastern & Belly Dance For Over 30 Years
Description
Jawaahir, jewels in Arabic, brings the many facets of Middle Eastern dance to the theater stage. From the lively rhythms of rural Egypt to the glittering courts of the Ottoman Empire, Jawaahir's repertoire captures the essential spirit of Middle Eastern dance.
Playful, dramatic, and always joyous, Jawaahir's members perform a diverse repertoire of folkloric and contemporary dances that will expand your perceptions of Middle Eastern dance. You'll hear the traditional rhythms, see the distinctive costumes, and experience the expressive dance traditions of Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Tunisia, the Saudi Gulf, and North Africa. The contemporary pieces are deeply rooted in the traditional dance vocabulary but presented with modern theatrical sensibilities.
