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Egyptian Moon Dance Company
Shelby Pizzarro, Artistic Director
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Website http://www.egyptiandance.ws >> This web site features photos of the artist's work.

Mission Statement: The Egyptian Moon Dance Company provides performances based in traditional Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, the dance known also as Belly Dance.

Current Work
The Egyptian Moon Dance Company conducts a lecture and demonstration series suitable for public and private organizations, as well as schools.
History
Artistic Director Shelby Pizzarro has performed and facilitated workshops and classes in Egypt, the United States, and Europe. Her work is featured in print media and on television in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Troupe Raqesi al-Qamar al-Masrion's repertoire is deeply embedded in authentic Egyptian Raqs Sharqi technique. Their programme is a blend of traditional and contemporary musical styles, exploring a deep appreciation of Egyptian culture intertwined with dance.

Union Affiliations/Professional Organizations
National Dance Week, American Psychological Association, Spirit of Women

Artist Location
Harrisburg, PA

Type of artist
Director, Choreographer, Performer, Designer(graphic), Arts Educator

General Themes
Body Image/Body Size, Education, Feminism/Gender Issues, History, Mental Health/Psychology
Keywords
Belly Dance, Bellydance, Belly Dancer, Performance, History, Egypt, Egyptian, Women's Studies, Middle Eastern Dance, Raqs Sharqi, Raqs Beledi, Folkloric, Music, Cairo
Last updated on September 23rd, 2011

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