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Performances on the 2002 video
(this page features still images taken directly from the video)
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A
Different Drum
Performed
by Melissa
How do modern life and the business world truly affect
human nature? When we are still and become aware of the
impact of so many unnatural stressors, the light of our
inner being yearns to be free.
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Sacramental Skins
Perfomed
by Djahari & Sa' Elayssa of Desert Sin
The
absence of guilt and sin.
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The
Jelly
Performed
by Amara
Connecting the jellyfish's movements with the undulations
of Middle Eastern dance.
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Is
It Safe to Dance?
Performed
by Tandemonium
The traditional folkloric dances of the
Arabian peninsula take on new meaning when performed to
Western pop music. This piece is dedicated to Mohammed
Khordadian, who was recently convicted in Iran for the
corruption of public morals for teaching dance in the
United States (not for dancing in Iran). He was banned
from dancing or teaching for life and could not leave
Iran for 10 years. But as of this week, he has successfully
appealed and is now free to leave Iran.
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Darkness of Duality
Performed by Tatianna & Alsana of Desert Sin
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Rock-A-Belly
Performed
by Anaheed
Playful fusion of American Music and Belly Dance Styling.
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Hole in the Willow
Performed
by Ya Helewa! (Amara, Cassandra, and Kalila)
A woman struggles to maintain strength and her identity
when confronted by the deceitful spirits of her past love.
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Recurring
Scream
Performed
Djahari
Inertia.
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Inverse
Created
by: Amara
Performers: Ya Helewa! - Amara, Cassandra Siegler, Kim Williams,
Tonda Kubena, Tawni Tyndall, Amanda Miller and Tatianna
Duncanesque, Banat el-beledi, and Saidi dance styles
are used to demonstrate the oppression women place upon
each other.
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Cry
of the HeartPerformed by Tandemonium with Ya Helewa!, Tonda Kubena, & Tawni Tyndall
Inspired by the Sufi ritual of zikr, or "remembrance," this choreography draws on gestures from many different cultures of the East which reflect the heart's innermost yearnings. It also depicts the plight of millions of women who, unseen, have no political voice.
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Hypothermia
Performed by Sa' Elayssa
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Carnival
Performed
by Anaheed, Greg Osweiler, Jorjana La Shara, Marie Salame,
Caracal, Alsana, Tonda Kubena & Tawni Tyndall
Hysterical historical fiction about Belly Dancing!
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Even
Performed
by Ya Helewa!
Trajectories through the encounter of the varying
always already there.
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Warning:
This video contains nudity, cross-dressing, spirituality,
cultural imperialism, stereotyping, expression of feelings,
manipulation of audience members, and talking on stage.
We hope this production makes you laugh, makes you cry, and gives you inspiration to explore and express yourself through dance.
Please feel free to share your questions or comments with Amara.
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