Ah - I knew I recognized some of those beauties! I know the costumes aren't folkloric(Katia has we well trained in that regard - and I have a lovely Bedouin outfit she found for me in Siwah) but I think that is fine as long as they were part of a larger show and the piece was performed respectfully and accurately. I loved the workshop I took with you years ago - come back to Boston for more!
Morwenna there is never a time when I do not watch you in awe and respect...You are truly a dancer's dancer.Bow your heads..this way dances true greatness.BFF Liorah
Nonsence! I am a proud Lebanese and Arab (Arab-American). I am proud of my Lebanese heritage, which IS an Arab heritage. That is why we share common customs and traditions. If you think otherwise, you do not know what the word "arab" means. Now Arabs do differ slightly depending on the geographic area, and depending on the extent of their historic interaction with "The West", the mediterranian nations, and the extent of the influence of the Roman Empire on these nations.
Do not disagree with a word you say. Funny though I have been married into a Lebanese family for over 30 years now. All the Lebanese I know claim they are Lebanese and come for the Phoenician line and are only Arab by language. Or Lebanese by language. It is very interesting to get different people's input on this sort of thing. They were influenced by so many. Lucky you to have been born into it. I was lucky enough though British by birth to be invited in by marriage. I love the Lebanese.
Thanks for your input. Though I obviously knew this comment. I would like to thank you though as it put me in touch with a whole lot of posts on the Phoenicians. I always find it so hard to find stuff on them. Thank you and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Yes, this was done in Dedham. Katia and Phaedra were the sponsors. It was for a Yousry workshop and show. The dancers are Margaret Slocombe (Mahira, Sabra Jamal from RI, Emilie from South Eastern MA, Nourhan now of NYC then from RI and myself. What Katia teaches is not the Eastern (Levant) Bedouin Style it is the Gulf Style. Totally different. Enjoy!
What year was this? Are any of these dancers Boston folks - some look VERY familiar to me(or am I imagining possibly Margaret Slocumbe, Katia - maybe even Shadia or Phaedra? - or am I just crazy?) I love bedouin style(will be studying it in a retreat with Katia this summer) and this video is fabulous. Love the folkloric costumes and choreography in this video!
@heatherqamar By the way thank you for the compliment. The costumes are not really folkoric though. They are Beledi dresses that are used in a nightclub setting. Not to be confused with the folkjlore style of costume. These are glitzy. Can also be used fro Raks Orientale.
@Christimarie89 Not sure of the year now. It was one of Katia and Phaedra's shows in Dedham when Yousry Sharif was in town teaching. Before I left the area. The dancers are Nourhan, Sabra and Emily of RI plus Margaret Slocombe and myself of MA
whats the name of the song?
arsalan19872000 4 months ago
Ah - I knew I recognized some of those beauties! I know the costumes aren't folkloric(Katia has we well trained in that regard - and I have a lovely Bedouin outfit she found for me in Siwah) but I think that is fine as long as they were part of a larger show and the piece was performed respectfully and accurately. I loved the workshop I took with you years ago - come back to Boston for more!
heatherqamar 1 year ago
NICE
CashBox42 1 year ago
@CashBox42 Thank you.
RakselAnwar 1 year ago
Morwenna there is never a time when I do not watch you in awe and respect...You are truly a dancer's dancer.Bow your heads..this way dances true greatness.BFF Liorah
GreeneDreams 2 years ago
Nonsence! I am a proud Lebanese and Arab (Arab-American). I am proud of my Lebanese heritage, which IS an Arab heritage. That is why we share common customs and traditions. If you think otherwise, you do not know what the word "arab" means. Now Arabs do differ slightly depending on the geographic area, and depending on the extent of their historic interaction with "The West", the mediterranian nations, and the extent of the influence of the Roman Empire on these nations.
love1232006 2 years ago
Do not disagree with a word you say. Funny though I have been married into a Lebanese family for over 30 years now. All the Lebanese I know claim they are Lebanese and come for the Phoenician line and are only Arab by language. Or Lebanese by language. It is very interesting to get different people's input on this sort of thing. They were influenced by so many. Lucky you to have been born into it. I was lucky enough though British by birth to be invited in by marriage. I love the Lebanese.
RakselAnwar 2 years ago
Sorry just got around to reading your last remark. I do not disagree with you at all.
RakselAnwar 1 year ago
Sorry just got around to reading your last remark. I do not disagree with you at all.
RakselAnwar 1 year ago
The Arabs took the Debke from the Lebanese and called it Dabka.
Adonispally 2 years ago
Thanks for your input. Though I obviously knew this comment. I would like to thank you though as it put me in touch with a whole lot of posts on the Phoenicians. I always find it so hard to find stuff on them. Thank you and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Morwenna Assaf
RakselAnwar 2 years ago
Yes, this was done in Dedham. Katia and Phaedra were the sponsors. It was for a Yousry workshop and show. The dancers are Margaret Slocombe (Mahira, Sabra Jamal from RI, Emilie from South Eastern MA, Nourhan now of NYC then from RI and myself. What Katia teaches is not the Eastern (Levant) Bedouin Style it is the Gulf Style. Totally different. Enjoy!
Morwenna
RakselAnwar 3 years ago
What year was this? Are any of these dancers Boston folks - some look VERY familiar to me(or am I imagining possibly Margaret Slocumbe, Katia - maybe even Shadia or Phaedra? - or am I just crazy?) I love bedouin style(will be studying it in a retreat with Katia this summer) and this video is fabulous. Love the folkloric costumes and choreography in this video!
heatherqamar 3 years ago
@heatherqamar By the way thank you for the compliment. The costumes are not really folkoric though. They are Beledi dresses that are used in a nightclub setting. Not to be confused with the folkjlore style of costume. These are glitzy. Can also be used fro Raks Orientale.
Morwenna
RakselAnwar 1 year ago
wallah, kowwayissa jiddan
Christimarie89 4 years ago
@Christimarie89 Not sure of the year now. It was one of Katia and Phaedra's shows in Dedham when Yousry Sharif was in town teaching. Before I left the area. The dancers are Nourhan, Sabra and Emily of RI plus Margaret Slocombe and myself of MA
RakselAnwar 1 year ago
We could work on it. Now I realize you are in HI.
Morwenna
RakselAnwar 4 years ago
I wish I could remember this choreography Mo!
dancetraveller 4 years ago