4:00 - 5:00
Celebrate Arabic dance with multi-award winning dancer Nicole Maria. Her engaging and interactive performance will end with a belly dance lesson for all. For children and their families.
More about the performance: The art of Raqs Sharqi (also known as Arabic dance or “belly dance") originally comes from folk dances of the SWANA region (South West Asia/North Africa) and was adapted for the stage in the 1920s cabarets of Egypt. Nicole Maria presents an interactive, family-friendly performance of this dynamic dance form. Audience participation of all ages is encouraged!
Dance & Music
Enjoy performances, talks and workshops that celebrate movement and the musical arts.
SWANA Interest
This program honors the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African heritage.