theater and dance
Bellyography: Viktoriya – June 2009
For the past several years, Utah’s Middle Eastern dance community has often had the opportunity to watch the amazing Viktoriya. … read more
Rire-Woodbury Dance Company: Surfaces
The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company wrapped up their 2008-2009 season last weekend with three performances of Surfaces. The show, which spotlights the work of three accomplished choreographers, begins with a collective improvisation featuring distinguished alumni whose tenure with the company span its 45 year history. The spectacle of mixed ages and styles of expression displayed by
Bellyography: Leyla – April 2009
Talented. Beautiful. Dynamic. Joyous. Adjectives that can all describe Leyla. But the word that fits her the most is balanced. … read more
Bellyography: Jen – March 2009
At first glance, Jen appears to be a very young performer, but don’t be fooled. Jen’s youthful appearance belies the fact that she is a talented, focused and intelligent young woman. … read more
Bellyography: Kairo – January 2009
Take equal parts energizer bunny, intellectual, stand-up comedienne, community organizer, devoted friend, mother, and wife, and add a huge portion of Middle Eastern dancer, and you will have one, very original member of our community—Kairo. … read more
Bellyography – November 2008
Michelle is a beautiful and articulate person, and she transfers that quality into her solo performances. … read more
Bellography: Mayyadah – October 2008
Mayyadah is Logan’s answer to the energy crisis. Hot! Hot! Hot! … read more
Bellography – September 2008
The granddaughter of a Spanish Basque gypsy, Jamilla’s love of organic dance comes naturally and genetically. Originally trained in classical ballet, she was hooked on Middle Eastern dance after watching her sister belly dance. … read more
