An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance
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Come see what LA Weekly is calling their Dance pick of the week! AN EVENING OF EXPERIMENTAL MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE The history of belly dance reaches back centuries with a geographical sweep extending from Arabia to Asia. In the U.S., the traditions have been sometimes honored and sometimes commercialized, although the latest generation of dancers - incorporating a range of contemporary and national dance forms - have infused classic belly dance with a creative new energy. Some of the bolder endeavors have been undertaken by the dozen troupes assembled here by producer-choreographer-dancer Amara, whose own piece, Becoming, utilizes film and live performance. Film, specifically silent-film depictions of the femme fatale, also draws attention from Desert Sin Dance Company. Butoh influences show up in both Laurie Buenafe's See and Ya Helewa!'s Unknown, while Chinese dance informs the Perfumes of Araby's retelling of The Monkey King. Storytelling and myth, magic and mysticism fuel dances from Anaheed, Brandon D. Nilles, Dawna, Djahari, Lorraine, Myths Dance Company and Tandemonium. Ample evidence here that belly dance is far more than after-dinner entertainment. Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice; Fri.-Sat., July 15-16 & 22-23, 8 p.m.; Sun., July 17 & 24, 7 p.m.; $25. (818) 906-1947 or eemed.com. - Amara , posted 07/14/05 |
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