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                    <text>Ongoing classes in Middle Eastern
dance, taught by Sefuna, are offered
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Movem.ent, 351 Hudson Avenue,
Albany, New York. Fall classes
start September 19, 1996. For
information, contact EBA at (518)
465-9916.

YALLAH
DANCE
ENSEMBLE
FOR INFORMATION &amp;
BOOKING CONTACT:

SELIMA (518) 864-5274

OLANA
STATE HISTORIC SITE
- AUGUST 18, 1996

�YALLAH DANCE ENSEMBLE

MIDDLE EASTERN
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PROGRAM

All LOZ
Selima &amp; Nisreen

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iddle Eastern dance arises from
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the culture of the Arab world,
where it is traditionally performed at weddings
and parties, as well as in the best nightchibs
and theaters. Unlike western dance forms
like jazz or ballet, which concentrate on leaps
and extensions, Arabian dance technique
depends on fine muscle control of the torso,
arms and hips, and on interpretation of the
intricate music. The dance is an expression
of feeling: joy, love, sorrow, friendliness,
passion, contemplation, and all the complex
emotions of life.

An example of Raqs Baladi (Dance of the
People), a village-style folk dance focusing o~movemenls of the hips, using syncopated
rhythms typical of Egyptian music.

DANSE ORIENI'ALE
Hahiha

A Raqs Sharki (Dance of the East), the
classical woman's solo in which visual and
emotional interpretation of the music is
created.

AHGIB, AHGIB
Selima
Folky, Funky &amp; Fun!!!!

DANCE OF THE AWALIM
Ensemble
These women were part of the court and their
traditions remain today. They are called
_u pon to perform at wedding celebrations and
parties, bringing and earthy flavor to the
dance.

SELIMA (Mary Bejian) - has studied
Middle Eastern Dance since 1972 with many
authorities throughout the country. For the
past several years, she has participated in
Ibrahim Farrah's intensive teacher's seminars.
Her background includes folk and classical
dance. Selima is Director of the Yallah
Dance Ensemble, and has performed al the
Egg, Troy's Victorian Stroll, arls-ineducation programs and numerous festivals
and International Bazaars.

HABIBA (Donna Marie Floyd) - has
studied with acclaimed teachers of Middle
_ Eastern dance, including private study with
Ibrahim Farrah. Past performances include
the Organization of African Unity to the
United Nations, Cafe Lena, the
Choreographer's Asylum and .Schenectady
Light Opera Company. Habiba is a recipient
of a grant from Rensselaer County Council
on the Arts.

NISREEN (Genevieve Joseph) - began
studying Middle Eastern dance as a way to
enrich her Lebanese-American heritage. As a
member of Yallah, she has performed for
Albany's First Night Celebration and the
Hudaon River Dance Festival. Nisreen
enjoys promoting understanding of her
cultural heritage through dance.

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