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Performances on the 2005 video
(this page features still images taken directly from
the video)
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Becoming
Performed by Amara
Becoming a belly dancer.
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See
Performed by Laurie Buenafe
There’s a ghost in our home...
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Loie Fuller: Goddes of Light
Performed by Anaheed & Amara
Tribute to an innovative American dancer who performed in Paris in the 1890's and utilized light, fabric, and symbolic imagery to create extraordinary dance performances.
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Amazons
Performed by Myths
Deep in the wilderness, a tribe of female warriors performs traditional primal rituals asking the Gods for prosperity and guidance - the future of their people depends on it!
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Minnie the Moocher Dance
Performed by Dawna
Tribute to Cab Calloway and the era of Hoochie Coochie dancing - the vaudeville and night club spin-off of "Little Egypt."
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Eden
Performed by Amara, Brandon, and Djahari
A unique interpretation of this ancient story about a triangular relationship between Lilith (the first woman), Adam (the first man), and Eve (the other woman).
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The Monkey King
Performed by Perfumes of Araby
A Goddess, a monk, and other magical creatures portray an ancient Chinese epic journey in search of the ultimate treasure.
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Delirium Awakens the Sacred Spirit
Performed by Tandemonium
In traditional Central Asian cultures, the shamans summon the power of animal spirits by mimicking their movements and the rhythms of nature.
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The Magic Lives On
Performed by Lorraine
Houdini's wife revisits his grave for any signs of his return.
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Unknown
Performed by Ya Helewa! and friends (Janel, Lotus Flower, Nella, Tawni, and Tova)
An expression of the horror and chaos of mass destruction.
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Pandora's Box
Performed by Myths
"Pandora, dear Padora, have pity upon us! Free us from this gloomy prison! Open, open, we beg you!"
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An Ode to Silent Film
Performed by Desert Sin
Inspired by such classics as "The Dying Swan" (1916), "The Eyes of the Mummy" (1918), and "the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (1919). A tragic tale mixed with a healthy dose of Silent Era comedy!
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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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