I forget to announce I signed up for an “open mic” (5-minute) spot at the Red Fez. My lovely and amazingly talented classmates, Badriya, Nepenthe, and Jemileh Nour are also performing. There’s also live music, which is a huge change from everything I typically do. Live music is part of what makes the Boston Middle [...]

Earlier this year, I mentioned that Nepenthe has restaged the meleya leff piece from Raks Nativity for Johara’s big theater show. I’ll be in it, along with several other dancers The show is good variety of performances (Middle Eastern dance, Flamenco, Salsa, and others) and is for a great cause. For more information, click here. [...]

For Johara’s March 11 show, which is a fundraiser for efforts against human trafficking in Nepal and India, Nepenthe who co-produced Raks Nativity and choreographed the meleya leff piece is re-staging the meleya leff piece. I’m going to be a part of the piece again, along with 4 others. If you are interested in attending, [...]

Interested in the cast of Raks Nativity? Nepenthe started a blog, complete with interviews from members of the cast. Check it out here! I just sent something in, so maybe mine will appear soon. Share on beboBlog this!Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare on favesShare on FriendFeedshare via RedditShare with StumblersTumblr itTweet about itSubscribe [...]

With every Raks Nativity practice, I become more excited than before to be involved. There is something absolutely lovely about being a part of a creative, dedicated group whose goals are to raise money for a wonderful cause (Cradles to Crayons) and just put on a high-quality production. I’m one of the village girls doing [...]

Raks Nativity, the Christmas story told through Middle Eastern dance, is in its second year and is being held at the Cambridge YMCA on Dec. 11th from 7-8:30 PM. The show is an interesting use of Middle Eastern dance and acting and features a nice mix of dancers, including yours truly. There is a cane [...]

Fall is already gearing up to be busy, busy, busy. Here is a small sampling of events that I plan on attending: MassRaqs – Sept. 9-11. Workshops by Hadia, Karim Nagi, Katia of Boston, and Meiver, as well as two shows and two panel discussions. I’ve mentioned before I work for this event (many of [...]

A local paper did a nice little article on Raks Nativity. Raks Nativity is this Saturday. Highly recommend that you check it out! Share on beboBlog this!Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare on favesShare on FriendFeedshare via RedditShare with StumblersTumblr itTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postBookmark in BrowserTell a friend

Melina of Moody St. Circus/Daughters of Rhea is holding a recital on December 12th from 5:30-7:30. My class through Najmat is participating; we’re doing a shaabi choreography. If you’re interested in attending, it is advised that you buy your tickets ahead of time here. Share on beboBlog this!Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on FacebookShare on [...]

I *think* way back in September I had written about auditioning for Raks Nativity, the story of Jesus’s birth through Middle Eastern dance. I have a small role (inn keeper and village girl) in the play. I also am designing the program. The play is a creative idea and is a fundraiser for Cradles to [...]