Karim Nagi, Vanessa of Cairo, and Jawaahir Dance Company take you on a journey through Alwan Masr (The Colors of Egypt)! This fun, family-friendly show gives you a taste of a country with diverse and unique dance styles. We showcase the beauty and distinctiveness of Arab dance.
Karim Nagi is a native Egyptian immigrant, a crossover artist uniting the Arab tradition with the global contemporary world. He has 14 CDs ranging from traditional Arab music to fusion and electronica, and he has instructional videos for Arab percussive instruments and Arab dance styles. He currently resides in Chicago, IL.
Vanessa of Cairo, Artistic Director of Jawaahir, is an international performer, instructor, and award-winning choreographer who resided in Cairo for 12 years. She instructed private and group classes in all styles including many of the Egyptian folklore dances, danced in daily nightclub shows, and danced and acted in various plays through the Ministry of Culture in Egypt.
November 3, 7:30pm
November 4, 7:30pm
Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door