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| Aaja Nachle - youth dancers performing classical dances from India and Bollywood dance - Contact: Pallavi Sharma pallavisharma30@hotmail.com 230-7529 The Baharat Dance Company provides entertaining and educational performances based on the authentic dances of the Middle East, North Africa and India. This includes not only belly dance, but also traditional folk styles and theatrical works. Baharat is quality entertainment spiced with the flavors of the Middle East. The group is based in Spokane, WA. Contact: deb.a.majewski@gmail.com Bella Courbe (Coeur d’Alene, ID) fusion belly dancing, troupe and solo performances integrating traditional belly dancing with other styles of dance from around the world (flamenco, modern dance) Contact: Diana Smith 208-699-9584 di4chocolate@msn.com The Bulgarian Dance Group presents traditional folk dances from Bulgaria. They are a group of Bulgarians who cherish their native culture and have a passion for dancing. The Bulgarian community in Spokane is very small but they try to keep their traditions and customs alive. Bulgarian dances are very unique and are usually performed in a circle which represents the unity of the dancers. Through their dances, they bring the spirit of Bulgaria to different places of the world. They hope you enjoy their performance and experience a glimpse of their small, but tradition-rich country of Bulgaria. Previously, the group has taken part in Open Arms Cultural Elegance: A Fashion Show at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino, and performed at the annual Spokane Fall Folk Festival, the 30th Anniversary of the ESL Conference at Mukogawa Institute in Spokane and the International Cultural Exchange at the Coeur d’Alene Casino. Contact: Email: stoyanovavalentina@yahoo.com Cimmarron – American Tribal belly dance troupe Contact: Melissa Skomer-Kafton 509-998- 9529 skomes@icloud.com Crystal Image Dancers (Moscow, ID)
Dance of East India
American Middle Eastern Belly Dance/Interpretive-Fusion nizana@att.net Nizana is available locally and regionally for instructing and consultation 509- 326-6622 http://www.NizanaRaqs.com The Filipino-American Northwest
Association dance group is comprised of twelve dancers. They present a
variety of dances representing the Philippine culture. Some dances
depict the lifestyle and daily work of the people living in various
topographic areas in the agricultural country that is the Philippines.
Other dances showcase their Spanish influenced folk dances. Frog Island Singers & Dancers
German American Society
Halau Hula O Ku’ulei -traditional Hawaiian hula dancing Contact: Ku’ulei Johnson 570-3546 kuulei2002@uahoo.com www.huladancingspokane.com Contact: Caitlin Trusler 994-2292 harandancer@yahoo.com Hawaiian Club Of Whitworth College
Hillyard Belles – Seniors tap dance ensemble – performing “Roarin” 20’s” number with the Trainmen traditional Greek folk dances performed by the youth of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church CONTACT: John Treppiedi 879-3061
Inland Northwest Dance Association is a 501c3 non profit organization dedicated to promoting knowledge, appreciation and performance of dance and develop broader community support, recognition and interest in dance.
Offers free community dance festival,
DanceFest, each spring which celebrates the cultural diversity of dance
in the Inland Northwest.
Contact: Gail Bongiovanni cell 509-986-8333
Website: www.indaspokane.org
email: indaspokane@gmail.comThe Indian Youth Club of Spokane is a group founded by Sowmya Surapaneni in 2019 to celebrate and share the culture of India. The Indian Youth Club of Spokane hosts cultural programs so the next generation youth can understand their culture and connect to their roots through storytelling, dance, music and drama. The Indian Youth club of Spokane provides opportunities for the youth of Spokane to improve their communication, leadership and organizational skills. The group also provides an opportunity to learn Bollywood dances. Free Bollywood dances are choreographed and offered to anyone at no charge . Contact: Indianyouthclubofspokane@gmail.com Kelly Irish Dancers (Chattaroy, WA)
Kiakahi
‘O Hula - dance presentation from the people of
Polynesia: Hula, Tahitian, Samoan, Haka The Lake City Highland Dancers perform traditional Scottish Highland
dances. Perhaps nothing captures the spirit of Scottish culture better
than the sight of Highland dancing performed at a Scottish gathering
accompanied by a bagpiper. These sophisticated dances are performed
across the world and competitions are regularly organized in Australia,
Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and the United States. Dancers today
typically dance to traditional Scottish music such as strathspeys,
reels, hornpipes and jigs played on a bagpipe. Lilac City Cloggers- 324-2148 Malidoma World Dance - performs primarily American Tribal style belly dance. This is an American format originating in California in the late eighties that draw its movements and inspiration from dances of the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and India - Contact Cindy Moon Bear 838-3507 www.malidoma.biz Merry Missives of Moscow (Moscow, Id) youth group performing traditional English Country and Morris dance. Morris is an ancient formation dance performed at harvest rituals where dancers wear bells, colorful ribbons and and incorporate handkerchiefs and stick-clashing into the formations. Contact: 208-310-2067 janetgg@frontier.com https://www.facebook.com/MerryMissivesOfMoscow Moorea - American oriental dance group fusing dances from all over the Middle East. Contact: Farusha 953-7519 Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute - Japanese students dressed in traditional Contacts Delilah 481-1640 deliah@mysticdream.com Nefabit 481-1533 nefabit@mysticdream.com Nandagopal, Sree dharani dances of East India 467-5558 Nah'Joom DancersAmerican Bellydancers: Troupe & Solo performers, including many styles representing Middle Eastern Ethnic dance. Performances are suitable for Families & special occasions. J'tia (509)468-4113 divajtia@gmail.com or Mahsati~Nerissa (509) 487-4752 nahjoomdancers@juno.com http://www.facebook.com/ Na Ho’Olaule’a Dance - Polynesian dancers perform traditional and modern hula Contact: Amanda Smith 481-0796 spokanehula@gmail.com Nizana & The Desert Silk Dance Company perform American Belly
dance,
The Northwest Belly Dance Academy brings the art of belly dance to the public through art, education and entertainment. They have developed new standards of achievement for the art form and redefined the spectrum in which belly dance is perceived. Their performances strive to moving their audience on an artistic level. They use belly dance as a medium of expression on the same level as a ballet company, an orchestra or an art gallery. Website: northwestbellydance.com Northwest Hula Company -Hawaiian and Polynesian entertainment and dance.
Phoenix Rising Drum & Dance (Sagle, ID) - African style
dance and drumming
Puen Thai (Thai American Association) - folk dance from Thailand Pum Horobiowski - 509-328-2914 Sahara Tribe (Hermiston, OR) Sanchalie Banjerlee ( Richland,
Wa) - presents classical Odissi Dance from India – one of the most
lyrical and classical Indian dance forms Saideh
Safar - Pan-Arab Music & Dance - Live Belly Dance Music - Performance and SalsaSpokane - Cuban style salsa Susana Lopez 838-1950, http://www.salsaspokane.com Sararat - Sararat means “mischief” group performs a wide variety of bellydance styles as well as Bollywood Selkirk Celts Highland Dancers - traditional Scottish highland
dances
Shaheena Safahri, instructor, performer and choreographer is a The Silangan Dancers - Email: faaie.spokane@gmail.com Phone Number: (509)718-1580 Website: faaie.org
"Silangan Dancers, a
distinguished dance ensemble under FAAIE (Filipino-American Association
of the Inland Empire), a nonprofit organization, is fervently dedicated
to championing the rich heritage of Philippine culture through their
enchanting and culturally resonant performances."
Silver Spurs
Sisters Of Selket (Couer D'Alene ID)
Society for Renaissance Performers
Spokane Area Square Dancers
Spokane Buddhist Temple Bon Odori Dancers Traditional Japanese Dance Classical & Festival Folk Dance.
Contact: Izumi J Pierce Instructor
310-866-5022
Spokane Chinese Dance Group – traditional Chinese dances celebrating holidays and harvest Contact: Mary Zhang 212-365-0756 huijiez@yahoo.com
Spokane Hula Spokane India Community (SIC) Two groups will be performing – songs of India from Spokane Gaana and dance from the Natanam School of Bharathanatyam – SIC is a non-profit organization which provides a platform for Spokane area residents to Indian heritage Contact: Sowyma Surapaneni somsb4u@Cyahoo.com 509-714-4500 Spokane Irish Dance: spokaneirishdancers.com Spokane Scottish Country Dancers Spokane Valley Highland Dancers
Stevens County Stompers /Melissa Johnson (Colville, WA) - 509) 684-8632. Tap Grandmas - Joan Hamilton 624-4758 sumochin@comcast.net Dance classes and performances Taste of Tango: Dancers from demonstrate the many styles of Argentine tango including salon and milongeuro. For information: Susan Dankovich, (509)533-9955 or sdanko@cet.com Tribe Zaghareet (Sandpoint, Id) belly dance with live music Contact: Fran Oliver 208-263-0167 Woodside Swing is a vintage swing dance group. They provide and promote vintage swing dancing in Spokane, WA. They offer the Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, and more! Website: www.syncopationfoundation.org/spokane Contact Amanda Darr at (509) 953-1980 or darr.amanda@gmail.com . Vietnamese Youth
Group of Spokane
West African Dance Party– West African drum and dance ensemble
will present a dance party – come learn some traditional steps and celebrate the joy of African rhythms
with David Casteal, Jessica and Ben
Raugust, Kamori and Bob Cattadoris If you would like to be added or modify your listing, please contact Sylvia Gobel at dancer@moxxee.com or call the SFS answerphone - (509) 828 3683 |