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Oasis Dance Studio Presents

Dances of Egypt - Veils of Isis

Wednesday, February 10, 08:00 PM

Venue

Grand Theatre, Regina Rosen Auditorium, 218 Princess Street.

Ticket Availability

Tickets for this production went on sale Tuesday, December 8

About Dances of Egypt - Veils of Isis

"Dances of Egypt" by The Veils of Isis promises to enthrall and excite the dance enthusiast and casual fan alike. The variety of Middle Eastern dance, music, and costume styles portrayed in the show include: Classical Egyptian, Egyptian Pop, Nubian, Pharaonic, Melaya Leff (from Alexandria), Beledi, Saidi (with cane), Khaleeji (from the Gulf Arab States), Dabke (from Lebanon), Drum Solo, Shamadan (Egyptian wedding dance with candelabra), Veil dances, Flamenco fusion, and Sword.

Class choreographies from Levels 1, 2, and 3 at Oasis Dance Studio will also be performed.

Professor Emerita Elizabeth Greene of Queen's University will read excerpts from two of her published works related to Egyptian mythology.

The Veils of Isis Middle Eastern Dance Troupe was founded in the year 2000. Since then, the troupe and its soloists have regularly performed to wide acclaim at local festivals and concerts, such as Folklore and The Women's Art Festival, and at several invitational galas and shows in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal.

In April, 2009, The Veils' Artistic Director, Kellye Crockett, successfully completed the Oriental Dancer and Teacher Training Program in Cairo, Egypt, under the direction of the legendary Prof. Dr. Hassan Khalil. As a result, the Veils of Isis have greatly expanded and enhanced their repertoire to include authentic and vibrant dance styles from various regions of Egypt and the Middle East.

The Veils of Isis troupe is presently composed of 11 women from Canada, the U.S., Cameroon, the Ukraine, and France.

You can also visit Oasis Dance Studio's website.

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