Jawaahir Dance Company Cassandra Shore
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Click to Enlarge	Mission Statement: Jawaahir Dance Company is dedicated to presenting traditional and contemporary Middle Eastern dance as a living art form. We celebrate this art through theatrical performances; educate the general public through classes and programs; and provide a forum for artists within the field.

Current Work Raqs Nouveau Turath wa Jadid Cassandra & Jawaahir Dance Company Music by Georges Lammam and Ensemble Jawaahir Dance Company celebrates its twentieth anniversary! Cassandra and the Jawaahir dancers perform all new works with the most awe-inspiring, mind-blowing, house-rockin’ Arabic musicians this country has to offer. New spins on traditional styles permeate the presentations, bringing enchantment (tarab) and virtuosity to center stage. These concerts are truly a unique opportunity to hear and see the inspired artistry of contemporary Arabic music and dance! Join us as we celebrate the new (jadid) and honor the traditional (turath). Jawaahir Dance Company and the Southern Theater present Raqs Nouveau — Turath wa Jadid August 13-23, 2009: Wed–Thurs at 7:30 PM; Fri–Sat at 8:00 PM; Sun at 7:00 PM Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN Tickets: $29 (includes $2 Southern Theater facility fee); Wed March 26 pay-as-able Box Office: 612-340-1725 or www.southerntheater.org Info Web Site: www.jawaahir.org

History Jawaahir Dance Company was founded in 1989 by Artistic Director Cassandra Shore as a 501(c)3 nonprofit performing Middle Eastern dance company. Jawaahir tours nationally and has performed twice by invitation at the Maharajan al-Fan, the prestigious Arabic arts festival in New York City, directed by Simon Shaheen.

Contact 1940 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403

Artist Location Minneapolis, MN

Type of artist Performer, Arts Educator, Choreographer

General Themes International/Global, Education, Race/Ethnicity/Cultural Identity, History

Keywords Middle Eastern dance, folkloric dance, Egyptian, North African, Algerian, Saudi Arabia, Gulf region, Arabic, music, dance, theater, dance instruction, belly dance, belly dancing, bellydance, bellydancing, dance troupe, ethnic dance, touring

Last updated on July 9th, 2009

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