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***Please note that troupe activities
have been temporarily suspended due to scheduling
conflicts. Mara
will remain available for performances, parties and dance instruction during
this period of reorganization, and will continue to accept
applications for troupe membership. Please feel free to browse our
site in the meantime, and check back soon! Upcoming
performances will be listed on this page.***
We
are a Middle Eastern Dance troupe based in San Francisco's South Bay
area. Our Folkloric, Tribal and Cabaret dance
styles are suitable for family entertainment. We enjoy performing
at festivals, restaurants & clubs and private parties.
Add the mystique of Arabian
nights to your next event, and be sure to ask us about our Aladdin's
Lamp parties for children!
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Please
email
or phone to book
Sultan's Delight
Middle Eastern Dance Troupe
for your event!
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Our Middle Eastern Dance comprises a variety of music, costume
and dance styles. At our performances you may hear Turkish
pop, Upper Egyptian village music and standard Arabic favorites,
among others.
Our costumes are rich in detail and chosen to complement the
music. They are an artistic interpretation of traditional
Middle Eastern clothing styles. Depending on the music and
costume, various props (such as baskets, brass tea trays, swords, canes, veils) may also be
used. Zils (finger cymbals) are used in all styles. Doumbek
(tabla drum), def (frame drum) and tambourine are sometimes
used for accompaniment. The common
vocabulary of authentic Middle Eastern dance steps underlies the
variety in music and costumes and creates a unique entertainment
experience.
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Mara al-Nil,
director
Sultan's
Delight welcomes new and prospective members of any
age, race or gender. Dancers of all skill levels
(beginner to professional) are accepted. If you are
interested in joining us, please contact Mara for an
audition. |
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