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 200 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, United Kingdom and Canada. Based in Washington, DC, the ensemble has graced prestigious national venues including two White House performances and 11 Kennedy Center appearances. They have given presentations for 11 different embassy events, most recently at the Embassy of Albania.
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 recognition from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Culture.
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 recognition from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Culture.
What's New?16th Central Asian Dance Camp
August 9 -11, 2019 Washington DC
Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan People's Artist of Uzbekistan Kizlarkhon Dusmukhamedova Complete Central Asian Dance Camp includes dance instruction, lectures, chamber concert, & special meals for $335.
CLICK HERE FOR CAMP SCHEDULE. The concerts below are presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority. Free to the public & held outdoors.
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Uzbek TV Report on our concert
THE GOLDEN ROAD TO SAMARKAND Our beautiful 2019 NAVRUZ video by Nazir Abbas.
Silk Road Dance Company Performs at White House
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