Founded in 1995 by Artistic Director Dr. Laurel Victoria Gray - World Dance professor at George Washington University - the award-winning, critically acclaimed Silk Road Dance Company (SRDC) presents an extensive repertoire of more than 130 dances from Central Asia, Iran, the Middle East, South Asia, the Caucasus. and beyond. Silk Road Dance Company has given performances internationally in Uzbekistan, Qatar, Singapore. and Canada. With the goal of promoting “cultural understanding through Beauty and Delight,” their pioneering performances offer a unique glimpse of the life and art of ancient cultures, especially the Islamic world. Silk Road Dance Company offers programs which reflect the depth and breadth of field research and study conducted by Dr. Gray who has received many awards for her life-time of creative work, including recogntion from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Culture.
What's New?Silk Road Dance Company Performs with Moein in Concert
On October 26, 2013, Silk Road Dance Company performed with beloved Persian singer Moein at Washington DC's gorgeous Warner Theatre. __________________________________ 2014 "We Are Takoma" Will Present Silk Road Dance Company
Dance Along the Silk Road May 17, 2014 @ 7:30 PM Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 Experience rare and exquisite dances from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan,Iran and beyond. The award-winning Silk Road Dance Company promotes "Cultural Understanding through Beauty and Delight" with memorable choreographies, lavish costumes, and compelling music. This concert is part of the WE ARE TAKOMA performance series presented by the City of Takoma Park . Free to publc. __________________________________ Silk Road Dance Festival
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Persian language report of Nowruz party at home of Iranian artist with performance by Silk Road Dance Company soloist. Singapore television broadcast on Silk Road Dance Company's performances at the Asian Civilisations Museum for the special "Treasuers of the Aga Khan" exhibit. |
