THE 4TH PYRAMID
A Tribute to Oum Kalthoum
Participate in a city near you?
"The Voice of Egypt", the "Lady of Arabic Song" and "Egypt's Fourth Pyramid" are some of the many titles given to the icon of Arabic music, Oum Kalthoum. Sixteen dance artists from Europe, Canada and the USA came together to remount the highly acclaimed choreography of Yasmina Ramzy where eleven songs of Oum Kalthoum's are given a glorious visual life. Produced by Shimmy USA, twelve years later the choreography is even more visceral and emotionally euphoric to the point of tears of joy in even rehearsal.
“Hypnotic artistry and passion” Dance International
“Creates dramatic impact” Toronto Star
“Intelligent and inventive choreography” The Globe and Mail"
HOW THE PROJECT WORKS - INQUIRE TO HOST IN YOUR CITY OR TO AUDITION FOR NEXT REMOUNT
Remount: Oum Kalthoum Tribute
Centerstage Theater, Coopersville, Michigan
750 seat theatre & live streamed worldwide
16 Dance Artists
11 songs of Oum Kalthoum
32 minute choreography by Yasmina Ramzy
Music recorded from Arabesque Orchestra Live
Unique Immersive Action Learning Opportunity
Online Auditions
Live Rehearsals
Online Coaching
Tech & Dress Rehearsals
Evening Performance
Hafla & Wrap Party
AUDITION DETAILS
One-on-One at time of your convenience on Zoom.
Two auditions allowed. If you do not make the cut the first time, you can try one more time.
Learn 11:12-11:57 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQpl792w-uU
Learn 4:45-6:20 from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpGV7gBbWxo
OPTIONAL:
Learn1:53-2-24 and/or 6:22-8:17 from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpGV7gBbWxo
tested on quick adaption abilities
advanced Egyptian style technique
age, size, ethnicity are not factors
must have ensemble experience for staging and spatial awareness
Make appt for audition at: yasminaramzyarts@gmail.com
Live Rehearsals in Grand Rapids, MI
Thursday, 5pm-9pm
Friday, 10am-2pm & 4pm-8pm
Saturday, 10am-2pm & 4pm-8pm
Sunday, 10am-2pm
Breaks as needed
Performance Details
Dress Rehearsals: Thursday evening
Technical Rehearsals: Friday & Saturday
Performance: Saturday, 7pm
Original costumes are provided and fitted
Wrap Party/Hafla Sunday, 2pm - Optional Solo Performances
“Hypnotic artistry and passion” Dance International
“Creates dramatic impact” Toronto Star
“Intelligent and inventive choreography” The Globe and Mail"
Immerse yourself in timless dance art for Arab & mainstream audiences
Work with renowned director & choreographer Yasmina Ramzy
Work with like-minded dance artists from different cities and countries
Registration fee after passing the audition:
50% registration fee due after audition acceptance - $299 CDN (235 US)
Balance due June 1 - $299 CDN (235 US)
Registration fee includes:
46 hours rehearsals
costume and fitting
5 or more hours of group coaching on Zoom
video of performance
a ton of fun, inspiration and soul fulfillment
Note: Inexpensive accommodations or billetting can be arranged
This remount is not sponsored by any arts councils. The registration fee helps to cover some of the theatre and production costs as well as coaching.
If anyone is applying for funding from your local arts organizations, I am happy to audition you and write an invitation now so that you have time to apply for funding.
Dance artists will receive choreography instilled with embellishments, emotion and nuance during the in-person rehearsals. Be familiar with music and general themes but do not learn choreography from video. All online work will be done after the live rehearsals where creativity and a group of new muses will improve upon original work.