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Performances on the 2001 video (this page features still images taken directly from the video)

Soul of a Dancer
Performed by Marula

Inspired by a segment of "The Wanderer" by Khalil Gibran.

Grandmother 1914 - 2001

Perfomed by Sa' Elayssa

Dream of Tara
Performed by Marguerite & Art Kusuhara

A wandering mendicant dreams of a dancing diety as a vision of light, and healing.

The Lotus and the Cross
Performed by Siegfried Heep & Anaheed

A meditative interpretive piece reflecting western and eastern spirituality.

Strength
Performed by Tatianna

Modern interpretive belly dance - fighting for life. Inspired by and dedicated to her mother.

Face It
Performed by Jheri St. James

How what we wear and look like affect our moves.

Ditama
Performed by Ya Helewa! (Amara, Cassandra, and Sa' Elayssa)

Explores an uncommon facet in Middle East dance - feeling a bit abstract, awkward, and uncomfortable.

Envenomation
Performed by Sa' Elayssa & Djahari

For you or nothing

The Harem
Perfomed by Amara, Marguerite, Tristan V., Tandemonium, and other dancers from the cast.

Intermixing with a a self-realizing commentary on the harem and Orientalism is a Persian Fan Dance and a modern Persian interpretive dance.

Bare Essences
Performed by Amara & Anaheed

Foregrounds the form and shape of dance without the distraction of the flesh.

Take a Tip
Performed by Jheri St. James

Playing with typical audience and performer roles and expectations.

Undulating Through the Cacti
Performed by Desert Sin (Djahari, Tatianna, Cassandra, Tawni Tyndali, Tonda, Kubena, and Sa' Elayssa)

Waging war between those who are exploring non-conformity and nudity, and those who want to punish the performers for their transgressions.

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Warning: This video contains nudity, cross-dressing, violence, spirituality, cultural imperialism, stereotyping, expression of feelings, manipulation of audience members, talking and eating food on stage.

 

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