Cassandra and Jawaahir Dance Company: Girls Night In

Daily from Thu., March 20 until Sat., March 22, 8:00pm
Sun., March 23, 7:00pm
Daily from Wed., March 26 until Sat., March 29, 8:00pm
Sun., March 30, 7:00pm
Price: $27
For tichets call: 612-340-1725
Dance & Performance


Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN




 

Cassandra Shore has shared her love of Middle Eastern dance and music with
Minnesotans for many years; her commitment to bridging the geographic and
cultural divide never wavers. Shore's Jawaahir Company presents authentic work
and, in so doing, the performers constantly reveal new aspects of a sometimes
mysterious society—its beauty, sense of drama, and deep history—while
skillfully combining key aspects of tradition and innovation. This new show is
centered around a female-only house-party in which women can be themselves, away
from their sometimes restrictive daily lives. They dance and sing and revel in
the freedom of a safe and creative environment. The cast of 18 dancers will be
joined by the all-female al Hareem Orchestra, and Shore plans to incorporate a
female DJ and clips from Arabic music videos that are gaining popularity in the
Middle East. Jawaahir performances are always a feast for the senses; hypnotic
music, colorful costumes, and, of course, dazzling movement including belly
dancing and other traditional forms. — Caroline Palmer




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