WOVEN THROUGH THE ORIENT

An antique shawl is passed down from dancer to dancer weaving a connection through three centuries of Oriental dance, from the early 1800’s in Egypt to its first appearance in the western world, into the golden era of Hollywood and up to modern day. A new perspective on the evolution of Oriental dance.
This tale of a gift bestowed upon a dancer will take you through time and era, from Gypsy campfire to the night clubs of Cairo see how one treasure can weave its magic through the lives of many a dancer from the Orient.
From Gypsy Campfire to night clubs of Cairo into the golden Hollywood Era and up to modern day,  an antique shawl passed down from dancer to dancer weaves a connection with its magic through three centuries of Oriental Dance.   A new perspective on the evolution of Oriental Dance.

Show Artists and staff
Regan Gardner
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Tucker
Jessica Rogers
Catherine Earl
Lisa Marlin
Sari Yong
Simon Ankor
Lisa Tuddenham