American Middle Eastern Theater Company
Festivals, nonprofit and profit fundraisers, etc. American
Middle Eastern and Cultural Association annual award program to
promote MED and culture in the US. Professional troupe of dancers,
open to auditions for everyone.
Director: Adriana Miller
815B Rockville Pike, Box 169
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 949-6370
Bassama!
Folkloric and Cabaret Middle Eastern, North African, Central Asian and Mediterranean
dances. Bassama! performs at selected community events, festivals, senior citizen's
centers, public schools, fundraisers, and social events. Rehearsals
are held every Monday evening from 7-9 primarily in Germantown,
MD., but on occasion in Rockville, MD. During peak performance times, additional rehearsals as required.
Troupe members are required to continue their dance education with either Amara or El Naar via regular attendance of weekly classes,
to pay monthly troupe dues, and to pay for costuming expenses.
Auditions as openings become available.
Co-Directors:
Amara
El Naar Haninah
Booking Agent: El Naar Haninah
(301) 977-3040 or elnaar@elnaar.com
Cha L'Mar Dancers
One major production a year. Occasional appearances, usually
for nonprofit activities.
Director: Cha L'Mar
(301) 856-2144
Caravan East Middle Eastern Dance Troupe
A casually obsessive group of friends dedicated to the presentation
of quality folk dances of the Middle East, with a few obligatory
oriental solos thrown in for good measure.
Director: Chelydra
PO Box 1973
Newport News, VA 23601
(804) 595-7838
Diva
Dancers
Specializing in a variety of Mid-eastern Dance styles, both
traditional and modern; folkloric and cabaret. Private parties,
nursing/retirement homes, special events.
Fredericksburg, VA
Co-director: Anthea
540-972-0327
Gypsy Fusion
Gypsy Fusion is the premier Tribal Belly Dance Troupe of Annapolis Maryland. Co-Founded by Despina Bast, Mahsati and Nilat Darshon in August of 2005. We perform throughout the area and beyond under the guidance of our director Despina Bast.
Director: Despina Bast
csdennison@cablespeed.com
Harem of the Queen
North African and Folkloric and Cabaret Middle Eastern dances. Theatre, museums, middle and high schools, college and universities, corporations, ethnic festivals, concerts, etc.
Director: Malika Negwa
202-682-9440
Les Femmes Joyeuses
Director: Linda MacDonald
Maryland Company of Middle Eastern Dancers
Ethnic festivals, fairs, senior centers, concerts, cultural presentations throughout Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. Special education program to present dance and music of the Middle East in conjuction with area schools. Folkloric and Cabaret.
Director: Cyra
(410) 997-6975
Bookings: Sianna
(410) 381-1259
Middle East Dance Guild
C/O Litani
8908E Town & Country Blvd
Ellicott City, MD 21043-3106
Clinton, MD 20735
NYANSA North African Dancers
NYANSA combines the mystical aesthetic movements of the East and the dynamics of the West with grace and style. This group also performs the exciting dances of Brazil. Available for festivals, concerts, weddings, and any event requiring quality entertainment.
Director: Camila Karam at camkaram@hotmail.com
(202) 332-5615
NOVA Folkloric Dance Company
Festivals, fund-raisers, nurshing homes, private clubs. Folkloric,
danse orientale, Hawaiian hulas. Membership by audition.
Director: Dena
(703) 941-1289
Pearls
of Rhythm
Performs original American Oriental (belly) Dance to varied
musical styles, and also has an extensive repertoire of live percussion
& dance numbers. Private parties, nursing/retirement homes,
festivals, fundraisers, special events.
Fredericksburg, VA
Director: Anthea
540-972-0327
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Raks Shiraz
Membership is open to all of Litani's students. Cabaret, folkloric,
theatrical choreographies. Haflas, health care facilities, and
ethnic and arts festivals.
Columbia, MD
Director: Litani
(410) 750-1284
The Sahara Dancers
Special performances once or twice a year. Egyptian and Turkish
Belly Dance, Tunisian, Saudi, Moroccan, and Egyptian folkloric
dances. MD, VA, FL.
Zarifa Sa'id
(352) 380-9309
The Silk
Road Professional Ethnic Dance Ensemble
Traditionally choreographed and costumed dances from along
the Silk Road. Major productions, ethnic festivals, concerts,
etc.
Director: Laurel Victoria Gray
Troupe Anima Mundi
The name "Anima Mundi" references the goddess and
her reflection in the feminine soul of the world, particularly
as it relates to nature. Within the feminine soul
is the elemental creative process, the Dance between the Idea
and its Manifestation. All members nurture an interest in American
Tribal style, but their varied dance experience and eclectic personalities
call for an open-hearted approach and fusion of dance elements.
Based in Charlottesville, VA.
Contact: Susan
(804) 979-1930
Topkapi Dancers
A non-profit Middle Eastern folkloric troupe established to
entertain while educating the public about the beauty and diversity
of Middle Eastern music and dance. Membership open to all experienced
Middle Eastern dancers by audition.
1523 Powells Tavern Pl.
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 471-9069
The Uzbek Dance
and Culture Society
Established in 1984, in Seattle, Washington, the uzbek Dance
and Culture Society is dedicated to the preservation and promulgation
of traditional Central Asian arts. In 1995 the Society
relocated to Washington, D.C., facilitating greater possibilities
for promoting Uzbek culture on a national scale. Quarterly
Journal: Chashma.
P.O. Box 65195
Washington, D.C. 20035
Vasburagan Armenian Folk Dance
Traditionally choreographed and costumed dances of Armenia.
Ethnic festivals, concerts, etc. New members welcome. Rehearsals
on Wednesday evenings.
Director: Seda
(301) 949-6298
WAMEDA
Washington Area Mideast Dance Association
C/O Dancer
8010 Old Branch Ave
Clinton, MD 20735
Women of Selket
Oriental and folkloric dances of the Middle East and North
Africa. Membership by audition.
Richmond, VA
Scheherezade
(804) 749-3059
Alia
(804) 320-4416
World Tribe Dance Company
Performing at festivals, charity events, private parties, and
educational shows. Shows can include dances from the Middle
East, North Africa, American tribal, or pure fantasy.
Virginia Beach, VA
Contact Zaghareet at www.zaghareet.freeservers.com
Email: zaghareet@excite.com
(252) 330-2284
The Zeba Dancers
Annual and charity performances.
The Soroya School of Belly Dance
Springfield, VA
Director: Soroya
(703) 569-1080
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