Silk Road Dance Company, cultural understanding through Beauty and Delight
Textile Museum Central Asian FestivalFebruary 12, 2011 12 - 4:00 PM Textile Museum of Washington,DC Arts for Families Join us for a family-friendly festival featuring Central Asian music and food as well as hands-on art and textile activities. Enjoy a fun exploration of Central Asian dance led by members of the Silk Road Dance Company. Take part in an energetic dance circle or test your ability to work with others by animating a huge dancing dragon inspired by Uzbek legends. Free; no reservations required. |
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Silk Road Dance Company Performs at International Children's FestivalMay 21, 2011 at 2:15 PM Meridian International Center 1630 Crescent Place, NW Washington, DC 20009 Co-sponsored by Meridian International Center and THIS for Diplomats in collaboration with Cultural Tourism DC and Higher Achievement, the Fifth Annual International Children’s Festival is a Passport DC signature event held on May 21 from 10 am – 3 pm at the Meridian International Center located at 1630 Crescent Place, NW, Washington, DC 20009. The festival introduces the next generation of global travelers to cultures around the world through a day of international dance and music performances and educational activities hosted by local embassies and performance artists. |
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14th Central Asian Dance Camp
The 3-day dance CENTRAL ASIAN DANCE CAMP includes the day-long Silk Road Dance Festival on Saturday, November 19. Open to the public , as well as CADC camp participants, the Silk Road Dance Festival features a bazaar, a Central Asian teahouse, a fashion show and workshops. The festival culminates in a concert featuring the guest artists and the Silk Road Dance Company. This year, CADC participants will be introduced to the basics of Uzbek, Persian, and Kathak dance. They will learn Azerbaijani and Uzbek choreographies. Class sessions include history, cultural context, music, and costuming. In addition, students will study the Uzbek “Doire Dars,” a demanding Uzbek dance etude incorporating fundamental elements such as traveling steps, arm movements, turns, as well as shoulder and head movements. |
Silk Road Dance Festival
co-sponsored by World Arts Focus and Uzbek Dance and Culture Society November 19, 2011 Joe's Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD just 2 blocks from Washington DC city limits! Enjoy a day of immersion into the dance and traditions of Silk Road cultures. Workshops begin at 9 am and include Uzbek and Kathak dance. A bazaar and teahouse - ''Chaikhona'' - will recreate the colors and flavors of the East. A gala evening concert beginning at 8 pm will feature the award-winning Silk Road Dance company and special guest artists. |