Past Events

1997
"Magic of the Orient"
at the University of Washington's Ethnic Cultural Theatre.

1998
"Splendors of Egypt" show and workshops
co-sponsored by the Seattle Art Museum
featured world-famed Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy, Egyptian dancer Serena Ramzy and dancers Jamilla el Wahid, Jawahare, and Zahra Zuhair.

"The Moor's Journey” show and workshops
at the Seattle Art Museum
combined Carmona Flamenco with Middle Eastern dancers in an exploration of Arab-Andalusian music and dance

1999
"Magic Mystery and the Creative Fire" show and workshops
at the Nippon Kan theatre
featured international performer and teacher Tamalyn Dallal, Nabeela, and Elizabeth Dennis

2000
“Heart and Soul: A Tribute to Ibrahim Farrah”
Featuring Ibrahim Farrah Dancers Phaedra, Jajouka, Samara and Ghazal of New York City who taught workshops and performed in a spectacular sold-out show at On the Boards, along with Leila Gamal of Indiana, Maleeha and the Kahraman Near East Ensemble of Iowa, and Seattle dancers Sabura, Tina Sargent,and Souzan Seshima.

"Desert Heat" show and workshops
Amir Thaleb of Argentina taught folkloric and orientale workshops and wowed a sold-out crowd at Kolbeh Restaurant, along with Tamalyn Dallal, Sabura and Tina Sargent, performing with Band Naseem.

Leila Gamal workshops and show

2001
Annual Summer School with Maleeha of Iowa City

2002
Hadia of Canada workshops and show
Annual Summer School with Maleeha of Iowa City

2003
Annual Summer School with Maleeha of Iowa City

2004
"Beyond the Veil" Workshops and Evening Concert
At Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center
Performances featured Maleeha and Kahraman Dance Ensemble of Iowa City, Tina Sargent, Banaat al Jenaya (now the MEAI Dance Co.), Raks Halim, Mahira and Amira

2005
Annual Summer School with Maleeha of Iowa City

2006
Annual Summer School with Maleeha of Iowa City at the Mediterranean Fantasy Festival!

2007
February: Belly Dance Extravaganza Workshops and Show
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Workshops featuring Tina Sargent and Elisa Gamal, performances by local dancers and troupes

June: Cane Workshop with Mahira

October: “Midnight Heat” featuring Midnight Mirage of Salt Lake City Utah