
1:30 - 2:15
Celebrate Arabic arts and culture with multi-award winning dancer Nicole Maria and percussionist, Faisal Zedan. Their engaging and interactive performance will include a belly dance and music lesson. For children and their families.
The art of Raqs Sharqi (also knows 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.
SWANA Interest
This program honors the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Southwest Asian and North African heritage.