salaam, good travelers. May Allah bless you this night. Please stay for a while and let me tell you a tale. A tale of mystery, wonder, and excitement. A tale as old as the sands of the Sahara...
Shahryar, the King of Persia, after hearing of his wife's infidelity, orders her executed and declares that all women are unfaithful. He then marries another virgin every day only to execute them come morning. Alas, when there were no more virigns left, the daughter of the Vizier offers herself as the next bride. That evening, the intelligent Scheherazade, with the help of her sister, Dinarzade, begins to tell Shahryar a tale but does not finish it before morning...
"Oh sister," said Dinarzade, "what a wonderful story is this!"
"The remainder of it," said Sheherazade, "is more surprising; and you will be of my mind if the Sultan will let me live this day, and permit me to continue the story tonight,"
Shahriar, who had listened to Sheherazade with pleasure, said to himself "I will let her stay till tomorrow, for I can at any time put her to death, when she has made an end of her story."
Each evening began with the continuation of the tale and each morning ended thusly.
After 1001 tales in 1001 nights, Shahryar would pardon his wife and spares her life.
These are her tales..."
Come, let our dancers tease and excite you this evening as we retell the stories of Sheherazade.
Dalloua Dance Company is pleased to present to you 1001 Arabian Nights featuring:
Ali Babba and the 40 Thieves : Deeta and Modern Gypsy, Redding, CA www.moderngypsy.org
Cinn D. Baad, the Sailor : Siwa and Dancers of the Crescent Moon, Santa Cruz, CA www.dcm-siwa.com
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Aladdin and the Lamp : Shoshanna and Ya Habibi Dance Company, Arcata, CA www.shoshannaland.com
with performances by:
African Tribe : African Queen from San Lorenzo, CA www.afrobellyboogie.com
The 1st Dervish : Annena the Veil Goddess, Novato, CA
The Crafty D'Jinn : Dunia, Hayward, CA www.desertdance.com
The Tale of the 1st Eunuch, Bukhayt : Folk Infusion, Sacramento, CA www.folkInfusion.com
The 2nd Dervish : Mychelle, Sacramento, CA www.mychelledancer.com
Roc's Jewels : Shayna and Wings of Cairo, Hayward, CA www.shaynaz.com
The Tale of the Jealous Sisters : Sakina and Kaira, Chico, CA www.ladysakina.com
Dalila the Crafty : Yasmine and Zyphire of Sirens in Sanity, Benicia CA www.sirensinsanity.com
The D'Jinn and the Farmer : TerriAnne and Joweh, Santa Rosa, CA www.terrianneandjoweh.com
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Dinarzade and the Harem : Mina and Dalloua, Santa Rosa, CA www.dalloua.com
with Special Guests David Vetter (Shahryar), and Raine (Scheherazade).
Saturday :: December 6, 2008 :: 6pm - 8pm
S.S.U. Person Theater
1801 East Cotati Ave. Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Kids Age
12 - 6 $10.00
Kids 6 and Under
Free!
Please email dalloua@gmail.com to RSVP for a child 6 and under
