"Contains nudity, violence, and other images that may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised"--Container. Various performers.
Contents:
Plan 9 / performed by Ya Helewa! and guests. Tucson / performed by Desert Sin -- When the gods came down from off the mountain / performed by Tandemonium -- The story of Laurel / performed by Amara -- Ceremony of the elements / performed by Subee Djinn -- A logical Trek tribute / performed by Anaheed -- The silent era / performed by Sa' Elayssa -- Shiva and Parvati revisited / performed by Meryem Vani and Taz -- Between the shadows, there's steam / performed by Tandemonium -- The challenge / performed by Tatianna -- Plan 9 / performed by Ya Helewa! and guests.
Summary:
"A forum for Middle Eastern dancers to perform their controversial works. The performances, all based in some aspect of the Middle Eastern dance idiom, make current borders and standard representations visible by playing with and pushing past them. Dancers bring to light some of the issues that are covered up and neglected such as gender roles, eroticism, sexuality and desire, spirituality, cultural appropriation, the role of the audience, and stereotyping"--Container.
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