ASALA

November 28 - December 3, 2006, Premiere Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada.

Classical & Contemporary – The Ultimate Middle East Dance & Music Performance
Steeped in Rich History
Tears & Laughter – Explosive passion jumps off the stage and into your heart
Two hours, 25 Performers, Exquisite Lighting Design, over 140 costumes
Sixteen colourful choreographies including Inta Omri (25 min.)
Bellydance, Hagallah, Whirling Dervish (Tannoura), Saiidi, Port Said, Double Stick, Khaleegy, Tahtiib Combat, Milaya, Mohamed Ali Street

World Premiere: November 28 – December 3, 2006
Premiere Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada
Sponsored by NextSteps, Toronto Arts Council, Now Magazine
Choreography: Yasmina Ramzy
Musical Composition/Arrangement: Bassam Bishara
Lighting Design: Arun Srinivasan
Costume Design: Denise Mireau, Jane Graydon, Laura Huggland, Parvis Zarif, Hakim, Mdme Abla, Yetunde Sopeju
Running Time: 120 minutes
Cast: 13 female and 4 male dance artists, 8 musicians/vocalists