Program - Palmetto Oasis

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“FEMMES FATALES RAQS”
THE POWERFUL WOMEN OF DANCE
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SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016 – 12PM-1PM
NORTH CHARLESTON ARTS FESTIVAL
(Convention Center – Exhibit Hall C)
TANGo FUSIon
DANCE oF ISIS WINGS
THE HoRSE DRAWN CART
GYPSY SKIRTS
Performed by: Aj’bani, Deanachka, Ferede, Jasmine, Laiela, Leela,
Nasreen, Pinar, and Shine
Music: “La Cumparsita” by Mario Krilis
Choreography by: Feriel Rodriguez, as interpreted by Pinar
“La Cumparsita,” is perhaps the most recognized tango. This dance
incorporates strong, yet feminine moves in a fun, sensual, Tango
fusion.
Performed by: Shereen
Music: “El Hantour” by Amina
Choreography by: Fereda of Sweden
This popular Egyptian street dance style is called ”Sha’aby” and in
this choreography, the dancer is a woman driving a horse drawn
cart through the streets in Egypt and enjoys the townspeople she
encounters while flirting with her beloved.
BALADI DUET
Performed by: Aj’bani and Ferede
Music: “Baladi Habibi” by Hossam Ramzy
Choreography by: Aj’bani
This duet is an intricate, feminine Baladi dance.
BooTS
Performed by: Jasmine, Nasreen, Pinar, Laiela, Ameera, and Leela
Music: “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’,” by Lee Hazlewood
Choreography by: Dancer collaboration effort
Society has played a major role on how women’s lives are today
with some of the movements leaving a lasting impact on American
society. Here is a taste of how women began to freely express their
freedom and take control of their lives.
TURKISH CABARET
Performed by: Aj’bani, Shereen and Ferede
Music: “Gencebay Oryantal” by Orhan Gencebay
Choreography by: Aziza of Montreal
This dramatic choreography shows the strength and power of
Turkish cabaret with quick spins, undulations, and graceful
arm movements.
Performed by: Pinar, Leela, Jasmine, Shine, Laiela, and Deanachka
Choreography by: Adasha Compania de Danza
Music: Unknown
A beautiful oriental dance fusion number in white with feathers
and pearls using Isis wings with dramatic wing movements and
partnering depicting the strength and unity of women bonding
together.
Performed by: Nasreen and Ameera
Music: “Muevete” by Gipsyland
Choreography by: Nasreen, adapted for duet
A Gypsy bellydance with accents of color, sass, and swirl.
SAIDI RoCKS
Performed by: Aj’bani
Music: “Saidi Rock” by Ron Perovich
Choreography by: Aj’bani
A modern Egyptian performance with an underlying Saidi rhythm.
INDIAN FUSIoN
Performed by: Palmetto Oasis Middle Easter Dance Troupe
Music: “Desi Girl” by Dostana and “Dance Basanti” by Ungli
Choreography by: Laiela and Nasreen
A fun fusion of traditional & contemporary Bollywood. According
to the urban dictionary, a Desi Girl is a young woman of Indian
or Pakistani descent, but Desi can be
used to describe a woman who exhibits traits of “respect, glamor, power,
sincerity, love, honesty, compassion,
creativity, dedication, hard work,
brilliancy, beauty, and pride.” This
dance is for the “Desi” in all of us!
Thank you for attending!