1 50 2 https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/files/original/c67075fe07b8221c3a01d451c15733a7.pdf becf481453ed988747599b68261085bb PDF Text Text 13 The Altanwnt Enterprise -Thunda:y, June 3, 1993- The LIVING Enterprise Dances of the Middle East unveiled by Yallah ensemble By Kate Cohen ALBANY - To most Americans, the cultural heritage of the Middle East is as hidden from view as the women who live there. We know little more of the region tharr what we read of political conflict, oil negotiations, and terrorism. ' But to the Yallah Dance Ensemble, the Middle East is rich with history and culture, traditions and innovations, music and dance. Caravari_s and Desert Sands, playing this Saturday at eba Theater in Albany, will showcase the cultural weal th of the countries that border the Mediterranean. Earlier that day, Yallah will offer a workshop to teach two middle eastern dances to the public. For the most part, Yallah will perform traditional folk dances Saturday night, but they will also perform a "cabaret" style dance - what Americans refer to as belly-dancing. , The featured performer for this dance is Zayda, a dancer and instructor from Palm Springs, Florida. She and Yallah Dance Ensemble .have had a long working relationship; they offer educational programs in Florida and New York State. The ensemble, "a group of local artists who present ethnic Caravans and Desert Sands conjure up the sights and sounds of the Middle East. So do the dances of the Yallah Dance Ensemble, which originate in the folk traditions of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Morocco, Syria and Israel. The ensemble will offer a workshop and a performance Saturday at eba Dance Theater. Big event gets bigger at millennium By Bryce ButJer VOORHEESVILLE - The Memorial celebration here, always a big event, became even bigger this year in keeping with the village's Small Town in the Millennium festival. "We had five floats, six fire companies and about 20 other organizations," said . parade chairman Mike Martin, first vice commander of Voorheesville Post 1493, American Legion. Martin said the parade was the largest in the past seven or eight years, at least. EXPRESS your personality with COLOR! ~ 'W/4' PRATT& LAMBERT PAINTS \H hi\ l tur,11 f 111 ,ill, ,,,th ( h,ir H ll r 'i11H l ld..J() Ro 340 Delaware Ave., Delmar 439-9385 In ke~ping with the Small Town theme, the focus of speeches was volunteering. New Scotland Supervisor Herbert W. Reilly Jr., who gave the main speech, encouraged more people to take part in public activities. "The· enjoyment and community that we will enjoy today are the result of the efforts of far too few people," he said. "Our Legion, our Elks, our Kiwanis, PTAs and churches are starved for _new recruits · and fresh ideas." He finished by adapting John Donne's No Man is an Island to the local scene. "No man is an island .... " he read. "No reside nt of Voorheesville, New Salem, Clarksville or Feura Bush is an island unto himself," he said. "And there never ask to know for whom the bell tolls," he read, quoting Donne's most famous line, "It tolls for thee." "So when the firebell, or the ambulance beeper, or some other summons to volunteers goes off," Reilly said, "Never ask to know who is called to participate in your community; it is calling you." < - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - < IIDIII , LADDIB Produce , ~ :, rAB■I Our own Apples · < t <no wax> D1rec from Cold Storage Baking Potatoes 49¢ per lb. < d b Mea ow rook Farms Milk Un glass bottles) : Sandwiches & Soup 11..-3 daily Now Open til 6 p.m. Hours: 9-6 Mon.-Sat. • 10-6 Sunday Rt. 156 - between Altamont & Voorheesville 765-2956 . : Winners F ollowi ng the parade, winners in the parade divisions were announced: B est youth u nit: The Voorheesville Elemen tary School kindergarten class. Best marching band: The Voorheesvill e H igh School band. Best float: The Maple Avenue Cultural Society. Best men's marching unit: New Salem Fire Company. Best women's marching unit: Altamont Fire Department Auxiliary. Best color guard: Vietnam Era Veterans of Northeast New York. Two foot-races and a 25-mile bike ride followed the ceremonies. The noncompetitive Tour de Tro.op, .as Boy Scout Troop 73 called its bike ride, attracted around 50 riders. The 15-kilometer race was won for the first time by a runner in the Masters Division, for men over 40 : Vinny Reda of Oxford Heights, McKownville, came over the finish line in 52:09. The first woman was Nancy Egerton of Guilderland, who finished in 59:50 - an excellent time for a woman, according to Reilly. A runner himself, Reilly is in charge of the annual races. The first village resident across the line was Jeff Cole of Maple Avenue, who finished eighth in 57:51. _ The oldest veteran to finish was Mike Bartholomew of Slingerlands, 69 . He won th~ John Fredette Memorial trophy, named after a deceased Voorheesville High School student. Dave Garner, 18, of Colliersville (Otsego Co.) was first in the 3.2km race, finishing in 9:41. The first woman, Judy Swasey of Slingerlands, finished in 14:20. The first walker to finish was Mary McCarty of Voorheesville. dances of the Middle East," organized in 1978, according to Susan Polhemus, the group's artistic director. Though they are of varied ethnic backgrounds themselves - African, Lebanese, Armenian, Romanian, and Russian, among others ensemble members chose the dances of the Middle East simply because they "love the music and the dances," said Polhemus. The dances they have studied and performed come from Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Morocco, Syria and Israel. The dances are different from one another, said Polhemus, but they influence one another and share common traits. Middle Eastern dances, for example, tend to emphasize the torso - from the shoulder to the hips. Zayda will also be performing a flamenco dance from Spain, which, though it has links with Middle Eastern dances, emphasizes footwork instead. Polhemus said Middle Eastern dances are fairly easy for Americans to learn; unlike ballet, she said, those dances are extensions of the "natural movement of a person." The movements are generally the same for men and women alike, she said, but "unfortunately, men in this country don't dance." In Middle Eastern countries, said Polhemus, it's actually more socially acceptable for men to dance than for women, who dance only in private or professionally. Both men and women are invited to the 10 a.m. to 3 p:m. workshop, where- they will be taught the Cane Dance and a Pharonic-style dance. The Cane Dance originated in Upper Egypt, where canes used to be used for walking and ploughing. Male cane dancers imitate combat and fighting movements, whereas female cane dancers use softer, more flirtatious movements, said Polhemus. The Pharonic dance was choreographed by Zayda, using studies of the hieroglyphics found in the tombs of pharoahs. Would-be dancers can sign up the morning of the workshop, and can wear anything as long as it's comfortable and loose-fitting. Polhemus suggests that they also bring a sash or a hipscarf, and a cane, if possible. But come, she said, even "if you have no dancing experience and you don't own a cane." Registration for the workshop begins at 9:30 a.m. on June 5 at eba Theater, 351 Hudson Ave., Albany; the workshop begifis at 10 and ends at 3 p. m. The fee is $30 - or $25 in advance. Call Polhemus at 489-4594 for more information. Caravans and Desert Sands will be performed at 8:30 p.m. that night, also at eba Theater. Admission is $8. Both workshop and performance will benefit the eba Center for Dance and Movement. A\1r1r1E~1r 11 ,o~ 1 American Legion Helderberg Post 977 ~ J~ AMEi:;~:~:;eii_AGS . 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Title A name given to the resource "Dances of the Middle East unveiled by Yallah ensemble" Newspaper Article Subject The topic of the resource Lebanese Americans Belly dance Description An account of the resource Newspaper article about the Yallah Dance Ensemble's performance "Caravans and Desert Sands." Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Altamont Enterprise (Albany, NY) Kate Cohen Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Genevieve Rose Joseph Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993 Jun 3 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The donor retains full ownership of any copyright and rights currently controlled. Nonexclusive right to authorize uses of these materials for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes are granted to Khayrallah Center pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. Usage of the materials for these purposes must be fully credited with the source. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context kc0062_1_8_034 1990s Dance Events Newspapers https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/files/original/26fd527c58767ac5fd0d8ee2fd7ebf55.pdf 52d034a00bea01b4b668d07038e46183 PDF Text Text The Altamonl Enhrprise - Thursday, June 3, 1993 13 Dances of the Middle East unveiled by Yallah ensemble By Kate Cohen ALBANY - To most Americans, the cultural heritage of the Middle East is as hidden from view as the women who live there. We know little more of the region than what we read of political conflict, oil negotiations, and terrorism. But to the Yallah Dance Ensemb]e, the Middle East is rich with history and culture , traditions and innovations, music and dance . Caravans and Desert Sands, playing this Saturday at eba Theater in Albany, wi11 showcase the cu1tura1 wealth of the countries that border the Mediterranean. Earlier that day, Ynllah will offer a workshop to teach two middle eastern dances to the public. For the most part, Yallah will perform traditional folk dances Saturday night, but they will also perform a cabaret" style dance - what Americans refer to as belly-dancing. The featured performer for this dance is Zayda, a dancer and instructor from Palm Springs, Florida. She and Yallah Dance Ensemble have had a long working relationship; they offer educational programs in Florida and New York State. The ensemble, "a group of local artists who present eth_nic r: ·i ' ' 11 JB • Caravans and Desert Sands conjure up the...sights and sounds of the Middle East. So do the dances of the Yallah Dance Ensemble, which originate in the folk traditions of Egypt, Turkey, Greece, _ Morocco, Syria and Israel. The ensemble will offer a workshop and a performance Saturday at eba Dance Theater. • dances of the Middle East," organized in 1978, according to Susan Polhemus, the group's artistic director . Though they are of varied ethnic backgrounds themselves - African, Lebanese, Armenian, Romanian, and Russian, among others ensemble members chose the dances of the Middle East simply because they •1ove the music and the dances," said Polhemus. The dances they have studied a nd performed come from Eg yp t , Turkey , Greece , Morocco, Syria and Israel. The dan ces are different from one another, said Polhemus, but they influence one another and share common traits. Middle Eastern dances, for example, tend to emphasize the torso _ from the shoulder to the hips. Zayda will also be performing a flamenco dance from Spain, which, though it has links with Middle Eastern dances, emphasizes footwork instead. Polhemus said Middle Eastern dances are fairly easy for Arnericans to learn; unlike ballet, she said, those dances are extensions of the "natural movement of a person." The movements are generally the same for men and women alike, she said, but "unfortunately, men in this country don't dance." In Middle Eastern countries, said Polhemus, it's actually more ,_-~!B~~!~~ ~ ~~k~~~!~~ S~a! ~i,~!~W~~i-~~-- .~°:~~~lyt~;~epf:bl~~~=~=- dance only in private or professionally. Both men and women are invited to the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m . workshop, where they will be taught the Cane Dance and a Pharonic-styl~ dance. The Cane Dance originated in Upper Egypt, wher~ canes used to -. be used for walking and plougrung . Male cane dancers imitate com·bat and fighting movements, whereas female cane dance.rs use Bofter, more flirtatiou s movements, said Polhemus. · The Pharonic dance was choreographed by Zayda, using studies of tbe hieroglyphics found in the tombs of pharoahs. Would-be dancen can sign up the morning of the workshop, and can wear-anythlng as long as it's comfortable and loose-fitting. Polhemus suggests that they also bring a sash or a hipscarf, and a cane, if possible. But come, she said, even •if you have no dancing experience and you don't own a cane." Registratio; for the workshop begins at 9:30 a.m.. on June 5 at eba Theater, 351 Hudson Ave., Afbany; the worluhop begins at 10 and ends at 3 p.m. The fee i" $30 _ or $25 in advance. Call Polhemus at 489-4594 for mo~ information. Caravans and Desert Sands will~ perfo~d at 8:30 p.m. that night, also at eba Theater. Admi1Jsion u $8. Both will worlr.ahop and performanu ·=d~:::::i_center ~r Done; �Yallah/page 2 Contact: Saja (Susan Polhemus) (518) 489-4594 Yallah' s dances stress communal folk dance forms and use movements which were developed from the natural expressions of the The Yallah Dance Ense~le presents people of the Near East. Sheherezade The troupe has received funds from the NYS Council for the Arts, and performs in colleges and schools, on First Night - December 31, 1992 educational television, at international bazaars, and for countless at the eba Center for Dance and Movement, 351 Hudson Avenue other events and occasions. 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The lead dancers and choreographers are Saja, Selima, and Habiba, who are appearing in their fifth First Night performance. The Eastern Yallah Dance Dance Ensemble in America with marks the centennial of Middle its First Night presentation of Appearing for their first First Night are Yallah dancers Lorana Bint Warda and Nisreen. "Sheherezade" at the eba Center for Dance and Movement (351 Hudson Avenue) . Through dance, enable the public to experience rhythms, movements, and costumes This program presents the finest Middle Eastern entertainment precisely tuned to create an atmosphere of storybook charm. The through cannot Those moments be conveyed through words. of pure ecstasy when the dance, the music, and the audience are united are priceless. the Capital District, consists of several artists who take time · active · from their _careers to enri' ch the cultural resources in ·the Albany area by presenting ethnic dances from the Near East. 1978, through individuals in their performances, exploring the they artistic have side of interested their Since many national heritage, often thought of as the "soul" of society. tapestry of dances in styles which · originated in Members of the troupe have studied in Egypt and Morocco, and performed up and down the East Coast. Yallah Dance Ensembl~ performances encompass dance, rhythms, performance, and folk arts, with The Yallah Dance Ensemble, now entering its fifteenth year in its v i llages along the Nile and throughout the Middle East. music and the dance have a powerful and emotional focus of ene r gy that the Yallah Dance Ensemble's performance will an emphasis on understanding the roots and meanings . o~ artistic expression, both in its time of origin and in contemporary ,. America. Ensemble members have performed, studied, and taught in Albany, throughout the region, in other states, and internationally. In 1893, at the Chicago World's Fair, Americans first encountered the Raks al Shaks, or Oriental Dance, which came to be known in this country as the "Belly Dance." more ... more •.. �Yallah/page 3 As early as 1860, European travelers to the "exotic Orient", as it was then known, were beginning to explore the many facets of these countries. fascinated girls. with Many of the foremost artists of the times were what they found -- in particular, the dancing The European travelers were delighted with the sensuous and free-spirited dancers of Egypt. The effects of this fascination are still seen today! Introduced in the United States in 1893 at the World's Fair, and probably as an extension of the Western fascination with th e Near East, the Oriental Dance has gained in popularity through the years, with many American women studying it for enjoyment and exercise. ~hile undulating mo v e me nt s o f t h e t or s o are typical of the dance, the name "Belly Dan ce " mo re likely comes from the ••Beledy", or village dances of Eg yp t , th an from t he move ments themselves. you observe carefully, If y ou wi ll see t he dancers create rhythmic variations with their movemen ts, u s ing s taccato hip and shoulder. beats, contrasted with graceful fl uid movements. The music varies from light and joyful to slow and sensuous, allowing the dancer to express a wide range of emotions. For the fifth First Night in a row, the Yallah Dance Ensemble will alternate performances with eba's resident dance troupe. The Yallah performances are at 8:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., and 10:30 p.m. at the eba Center for Dance and Movement, 351 Hudson Avenue. -30- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Family Papers Subject The topic of the resource Belly dance Lebanese Americans Marines Photographs World War II Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The donor retains full ownership of any copyright and rights currently controlled. Nonexclusive right to authorize uses of these materials for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes are granted to Khayrallah Center pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. 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Title A name given to the resource "Dances of the Middle East unveiled by Yallah Ensemble" Newspaper Article and "Sheherezade" First Night Performance Description Subject The topic of the resource Lebanese Americans Belly dance Description An account of the resource Newspaper article about the Yallah Dance Ensemble's benefit performance for the eba Center for Dance and Movement. Also includes a biography of the ensemble. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Altamont Enterprise (Albany, NY) Kate Cohen Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Genevieve Rose Joseph Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1993 Jun 3 1992 Dec 31 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The donor retains full ownership of any copyright and rights currently controlled. Nonexclusive right to authorize uses of these materials for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes are granted to Khayrallah Center pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. Usage of the materials for these purposes must be fully credited with the source. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text/pdf Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context kc0062_1_8_019 1990s Dance Events New York Newspapers