ArabLounge Magazine

Spice! Dances of the African and Arab Diaspora in Tacoma
2016-09-24 17:30 - 20:30 (UTC-8) | 5602 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
SPICE! is a glitzy showcase of dance styles from around the world with origins in the African and Arab diaspora, complete with award-winning dance performers, dazzling costumes, and live music!

Featuring performances by

tJafra Dabke Team (Palestinian Dabke)
tCuadros Azahares (Flamenco dance and live music)
tShining (Raqs Shamadan)
tCamille of Tudo Belezo (Rio Samba and Samba Reggae)
tB A L O R I C O Vanessa and Eduardo (Afro-Latin Salsa Ballroom)
tYasmin of Japan (Egyptian Shaabi Cocktail)
tLa'twon Allen (Rhythmic Tap)
tStyles of Steppin' (Chicago Style Step)
tCharles Leo Carson (Krump/Hip Hop)
tNoDacity (Hip Hop)
tRoxy (Turkish Oriental)
tKat Ross (Live Snake Dance)
tElisa Gamal (American Cabaret with Double Veil)
tNafiah (Flamenco Oriental Fusion)
tDesi D'Amour (Oriental Mejanse)
tCarol (Saidi and Egyptian Oriental improvisation with live music)

Live Music by ANUBIS PROJECT (George Sadak, Bahaa Sadak, Ernesto Pediangco, Bob Antolin) and Cuadro Azahares (Flamenco).

The purpose for this show is to spread knowledge of each others’ cultural artforms, to encourage the audience to make connections between pop culture and shared heritage -- all while entertaining and inspiring people to take classes, attend and produce shows, to grow the international performing arts communities here in Tacoma!
