Viva Belly Dance is a spellbinding one hour show for all audiences that will transcend you to the exotic cabarets of Cairo & beyond. Imagine balmy Arabian nights, palm trees swaying in the warm breeze and a cool blue oasis twinkling in the eastern sunset. The dream is here as Viva Belly Dance captures your senses alluring them to far-away lands. With a hand painted image of a Belly Dancer (Nayima) on the western wall of the Nexus Cabaret, what better venue in Adelaide to stage this 2011 Fringe show. Principal performer, Nayima Hassan, often acclaimed as Adelaide_x0019_ s leading lady of Middle Eastern Dance, will mesmerise you with her world class performances. Her stunning cast of talented dancers will dazzle you with glittering solos & enchanting troupe dances. Since 1995, Nayima_x0019_ s academy has been the haven for thousands of Adelaide women to delight in Middle Eastern Dance. Amongst the recreationalists, the academy has discovered many quality performers who simply adore entertaining, the Belly Dance way. So sit back and let us entertain you! Nayima_x0019_ s dedicated performers represent a myriad of ethnic backgrounds such as Egyptian, Lebanese, Greek, Spanish, Italian, Columbian, Indian, African and Australian. Audiences of all ages are enchanted by the timeless and mystical splendour of the magnificent dances of Arabia. Hand crafted cabaret costumes are made in Egypt and encrusted with crystals for maximum _x0018_ bling_x0019_ factor. In contrast, traditional folkloric costumes are more flowing and modest as a reflection of the culture as silk & satin flourish effortlessly with the petite steps & coquettish gestures. Behold the power of the ancient sword dance dating back to the harems. Delight in the wonder of the delicately balanced flames of the Candelabra Dance traditionally performed at Arabic weddings for luck & good fortune. Let loose, cheer, clap & toe tap as the hypnotic synchronization & syncopation of drums summon agile and swiftly co-ordinated Arabic movements of the hips and torso. Wow, so clever! Yallah! Expect a cute Belly Baby or two to surprise you with their rhythmic agility and clever little hip shimmies. Always a crowd pleaser and a hard act to follow! One of Belly Dances most beloved sister dance forms is Indian dance. Enjoy the fun and frivolity of the popular modern Indian dance genre, Bollywood. An intoxicating moment of dance art in this divine show as only a woman from the culture herself can create. Witness this colourful performance kaleidoscope celebrating the magnificent dances of Arabia with a hint of Bollywood flavour to add to the collage of eastern glamour. Whether from Belly to Delhi or Cairo to Calcutta, we say long live world dance and Viva Belly Dance!
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