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Performances on the 2003 video
(this page features still images taken directly from the video)
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Visitors
Between Worlds
Performers: Perfumes of Araby
We are all visitors here. We pass through cultures,
ages, genders and... realities. How do we connect?
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Tucson
Performers: Desert Sin
When we weight ourselves with doubt and find no beauty
in the world we deviate from harmony, and it is those
we love most that provide us with the strength to bring
ourselves back to a truthful, beautiful, and blameless
life.
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When
the Gods Came Down From Off the Mountain
Performers: Tandemonium
A tribute to the women of Central Asia who removed
their veils and danced in public only to be killed by
their own family members for "dishonoring" them.
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The
Story of Laurel
Performer: Amara
Daphne, a wood nymph turns into a Laurel tree by her
father in order to avoid the pursuing Apollo. She awakens
only to re-live over and over the events which have lead
her to an inescapable prison.
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Ceremony
of the Elements
Performers: Subee Djinn
Air, water, fire, and earth celebrate the energizing
of a fifth element into the circle of life.
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A
Logical Trek Tribute
Performer: Anaheed
A playful presentation in honor of the first Air Date
of "Star Trek" on September 8, 1966.
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The
Silent Era
Performer:
Sa' Elayssa
Negative Loop.
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Shiva
and Parvati Revisited
Performers: Meryem Vani & Taz
Parvati longs for the union of her distal half as the moon longs for the sun but the joining is fortuitous and the ending a surprise.
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Between
the Shadows, There's Steam
Performers: Tandemonium
Even in Central Asia, girls just want to have fun.
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The Challenge
Performer: Tatianna
An example of how fear confines the soul.
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Plan 9
Performers: Ya Helewa! and guests
A dark comedy inspired by Ed Wood's sci-fi genre, which
combines the macabre with twisted elements of Middle Eastern
dance.
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Warning: This video contains nudity, violence, and other images which may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.
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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