| The Sahara Silk Middle Eastern Dance
Ensemble specializes in presenting a family oriented
quality blend of the ancient and beautiful art of Middle
Eastern Dance (commonly referred to by the non-Arab
Western world as "belly dance").
Raks
al Sharki (Oriental Dance)
Raks al Assaya (cane dance)
Raks Beledi (village or folk dance)
Raks Saiidi (upper Egypt village style)
Tunisian shaba (Water Pot dance)
Sule Kule (Turkish Gypsy Karsilama)
Turkish Karsilama
Raks al Nasha'al (Saudi Women's Dance)
Moroccan Rai
Moroccan Guedra (religious ritual)
Moroccan Schikhatt
Raks al Shemadan (candelabrum dance)
Zar (religious ritual)
candle dance (fantasy)
tambourine dance (Turkish fantasy)
veil dance (fantasy)
fantasy Gypsy fusion numbers (Rom)
American Tribal Style (ATS)
Indian fusion & Bhangra
Flamenco fusion
Middle Eastern "New age" and "Pop" fusion
and many more.
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The troupe presents performances and programs of
quality entertainment for Art Festivals, Crafts Shows,
Church Bazaars, Cultural and Ethnic Festivals,
Renaissance Fairs, Music and Dance Festivals, City
functions, Parades, Sports events, Charity / Fundraising
events, Family celebrations, Weddings, Restaurants,
Retirement / Nursing Homes, Children's programs,
Schools, Arts Association and educational functions.
The troupe performs authentic, colorful dances as
well as lively fusion choreographies to music and
rhythms from the Mediterranean area, North Africa, and
the Middle East. Numerous and varied dances and styles
have been woven into the history and eclectic repertoire
of Sahara Silk. They includes researched authentic,
folkloric inspired, and fantasy versions of heartfelt,
spirited dances from the Arabic, Egyptian, Turkish,
Moroccan, Indian, and Rom Gypsy cultures. The following
are examples of some of the dances in the troupe's
repertoire.
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