| The Joweh Dance Experience Presents “A Call to Dance” Dance and music Fusion with influences from the Rom Trail: India, Egypt, Middle and Near East, and North Africa The faint smell of spices and a mysterious chant from somewhere behind you… the aisles fill with dancers clad in skirts and embroidered mirrors. The stage fills with music, color; ankle bells joining the rhythm, the journey begins… From India’s Gypsy roots to the cymbals, swinging tassels and beads of Egypt, the wild trances and chants of the Tuareg Blue People of North Africa…the wooden spoons and swirling skirts of the Turkish Gypsies, the ruffles and calls of the Spanish Flamenco. Finally, the tribes emerge. ************ The Joweh Dance Experience celebrates the fascinating links between cultures and countries via the living arts of music and dance. Our current production, “A call to Dance” is based on the travels of the people known as the Rom, or Gypsies (Gitano). Their migrations were key in the development of music and dance, as we know it. TerriAnne Gutierrez, director and fonder of the The Joweh Dance Experience, is dedicated to the study of various styles and cultures along this important route and offers her interpretations of many traditional dances along with modern twists and turns along the way. The many colorful costumes and rich, compelling music all reflect years of study. “A call to Dance” passes through many distinct areas, including: India Egypt and Lebanon Saudi Arabia Turkey North Africa and Morocco Spain **************** THE SHOW Can be booked in several ways: FULL EVENING SHOW A two-hour version of the entire show. (Includes intermission) CUSTOM SHOW A show of any length focusing on the regions, ethnicity or style interests of your audience. This can be simply a performance of any length or can also include an interesting lecture/demo and question/answer period. LIVE MUSIC Live music is available for all options. Our musicians are leading artists in their field; with many years of study and performance experience in the music of the regions we cover. THE PRINTED PROGRAM Our printed program that accompanies the performances is an important component of our show. It is packed with important bits of history and explanations concerning the dances, costumes and music. THE WORKSHOPS We offer workshops in basic ethnic movement and music, as well as basic and advanced worships in specific regional styles. Our staff is made up of experienced professionals and includes many instructors. Some sample offerings: Ethnic Dance Technique, Hand Drum Technique, String and Wind Instruments. Consult with us for more information. *************** TERRIANNE GUTIERREZ Director TerriAnne is a lifelong student of dance. One of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most well known and sought after performers and teachers, she has been performing and directing dance companies for over thirty years. TerriAnne specializes in Modern Egyptian and East Indian Kahtak dance forms. With a B.A in Activism and Social Change, she uses her performances as a form of expression and as a soft voice that encourages the audience to increase their consciousness in areas that may otherwise be left dormant. |
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