Historical Bellydance | Shamadan | Awalim
This is the first collaborative effort of Firqit Hawanem, a group of Northwest artists with a love for old dance and music from the Middle East, North Africa and Arabian Gulf.
Heavily inspired by the research of
Belly Dance with Nisaa
Sahra Kent
Morocco
A'isha Ali
We delved into Cairo's past through images, movement, music and inspiration to search for the elusive "What came before...?" As a stepping stone for a larger vision I hope to pursue in the next year.
Thank you to all of the members of Firqit Hawanem for your support on and off the stage, and to the many others who have shared your interest and encouragement with me, it truly keeps my dreams alive.
Thank you George Sawa for producing such beautiful music, which continually inspires.
Thank you Ryan Johnson for videography.
Thank you Amira of Olympia for your continued support and encouragement, and providing a space on your stage for my ideas again and again!