Silk Road Dance Company, cultural understanding through Beauty and Delight
Egypta: Myth, Magic and Mystery
Egypta : Myth, Magic, and Mystery is a dance drama depicting the history of Ancient Egypt. Conceived and choreographed by Dr. Laurel Victoria Gray, the concert work grew from a suite of dances she created in 1995 for a German ensemble. The concept continued to evolve and development when she set the pieces on her own ensemble, the Silk Road Dance Company. Read More
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Gul Bahaar: A Celebration of Uzbek, Indian, and Persian DanceThe sumptuous beauty of the Moghul court came alive at the Gunston on Saturday, June 16. The performance, Gul Bahaar : A Celebration of Uzbek, Indian and Persian Dance honored three distinct Eastern cultural traditions which interacted and influenced each other. Read More
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Haft Paykar: Seven Beauties
The 2005 World Dance Showcase, sponsored by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC), featured a major new folkloric ballet, Haft Paykar: Seven Beauties, by award winning choreographer Laurel Victoria Gray and her Silk Road Dance Company. Read More
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Hooray for Bollywood
Hooray for Bollywood brings all the color and glitter of the Indian film industry to the stage. The concert length performance, presented by Silk Road Dance Company and guest artists, pays homage to the vibrant dance sequences so popular in Indian movies like the recent Academy Award winning film Slumdog Millionnaire. Read More
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Legends of the Silk Road
The myths, legends and history of Central Asia came to life as the Silk Road Dance Company (SRDC) celebrates 3,000 years of women rulers, deities, warriors, martyrs and lovers. From fierce Amazons to the heroic Queen Esther, from a Mesopotamian goddess to celestial Buddhist maidens, the ensemble presents an enchanted evening of mystical adventure. Highlighted by breathtaking costumes and compelling music, the Legends program at the Publick Playhouse on November 8, included rare dances of Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and the Caucasus Mountains.
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Raqaset Shaabia: Folkloric
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Remembering the Legends: 3,000 Years of Women on the Silk RoadWorld Premiere : November 10, 2001
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Read More |
The Golden Road to SamarkandWashington, D.C. His Excellency Abdulaziz Kamilov, Uzbek ambassador to the United States, gave the welcoming remarks at this special dance concert celebrating 2,700 years of the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Read More |
The Lion and the Sun: Dances of the Old Persian EmpireWorld Premiere : October 2, 1998
Northern Virginia Community College Read More |