Jawaahir Dance Company

Jawaahir Dance Company presents Shoma, a dance theater extravaganza set during a bridal henna party in Saudi Arabia.  Shoma, an honored Bedouin storyteller, entertains the guests with a Bedouin folktale about Muna, an independent shepherdess who is lost in a sandstorm, awakening in a magic garden of dancing birds, palm trees, and other fantastic creations.  Like all good storytellers, Shoma tailors the tale to fit the occasion - in this case, the bride’s culturally sensitive reputation is being threatened with public scrutiny.  Written by esteemed Arabian dance specialist, Kay Hardy Campbell, Shoma comprises renditions of Gulf folk and social dances, as well as imaginative contemporary choreographies and performances by Cassandra Shore, bringing our tale of love and marriage to life.

Egyptian music, dance, and theater artist, Karim Nagi is our leading man, with Don LaCourse of Ethnic Dance Theater in a featured role.  The show is augmented by our all-star musical ensemble directed by the stellar Georges Lammam.  Lighting design by Jeff Bartlett; stage direction by Hilary Smith.

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