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“FEMMES FATALES RAQS”

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 – 12PM-1PM

NORTH CHARLESTON ARTS FESTIVAL

(Convention Center – Exhibit Hall C)

THE POWERFUL WOMEN OF DANCE

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TANGo FUSIonPerformed by: Aj’bani, Deanachka, Ferede, Jasmine, Laiela, Leela, Nasreen, Pinar, and ShineMusic: “La Cumparsita” by Mario KrilisChoreography by: Feriel Rodriguez, as interpreted by Pinar“La Cumparsita,” is perhaps the most recognized tango. This dance incorporates strong, yet feminine moves in a fun, sensual, Tango fusion.

THE HoRSE DRAWN CART Performed by: ShereenMusic: “El Hantour” by Amina Choreography by: Fereda of Sweden This popular Egyptian street dance style is called ”Sha’aby” and in this choreography, the dancer is a woman driving a horse drawn cart through the streets in Egypt and enjoys the townspeople she encounters while flirting with her beloved.

BALADI DUET Performed by: Aj’bani and FeredeMusic: “Baladi Habibi” by Hossam RamzyChoreography by: Aj’baniThis duet is an intricate, feminine Baladi dance.

BooTSPerformed by: Jasmine, Nasreen, Pinar, Laiela, Ameera, and LeelaMusic: “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’,” by Lee Hazlewood Choreography by: Dancer collaboration effortSociety has played a major role on how women’s lives are today with some of the movements leaving a lasting impact on American society. Here is a taste of how women began to freely express their freedom and take control of their lives.

TURKISH CABARETPerformed by: Aj’bani, Shereen and FeredeMusic: “Gencebay Oryantal” by Orhan GencebayChoreography by: Aziza of MontrealThis dramatic choreography shows the strength and power of Turkish cabaret with quick spins, undulations, and graceful arm movements.

DANCE oF ISIS WINGSPerformed by: Pinar, Leela, Jasmine, Shine, Laiela, and DeanachkaChoreography by: Adasha Compania de Danza Music: UnknownA beautiful oriental dance fusion number in white with feathers and pearls using Isis wings with dramatic wing movements and partnering depicting the strength and unity of women bonding together.

GYPSY SKIRTSPerformed by: Nasreen and AmeeraMusic: “Muevete” by GipsylandChoreography by: Nasreen, adapted for duetA Gypsy bellydance with accents of color, sass, and swirl.

SAIDI RoCKSPerformed by: Aj’baniMusic: “Saidi Rock” by Ron PerovichChoreography by: Aj’baniA modern Egyptian performance with an underlying Saidi rhythm.

INDIAN FUSIoNPerformed by: Palmetto Oasis Middle Easter Dance TroupeMusic: “Desi Girl” by Dostana and “Dance Basanti” by UngliChoreography by: Laiela and NasreenA fun fusion of traditional & contemporary Bollywood. According to the urban dictionary, a Desi Girl is a young woman of Indian or Pakistani descent, but Desi can be used to describe a woman who exhib-its traits of “respect, glamor, power, sincerity, love, honesty, compassion, creativity, dedication, hard work, brilliancy, beauty, and pride.” This dance is for the “Desi” in all of us!