November 2, 2007
For Immediate Release
For an interview:
Maryna Storrs
(801) 863-8897
A showcase performance titled, “Jewels of the Orient” will be held November 16 at 7 p.m. in the Ragan Theater.
Each year, as a grand finale of UVSC Global Engagement Week, the Office of International Affairs brings in an international performing group so students, faculty, staff and the community can come together in the celebration of cultural diversity.
“Jewels of the Orient” is the first of its kind and professionalism in Utah. The program will mostly consist of various belly dances with emphasis on traditional Egyptian style called Raqs Sharqi. The show will also include flamenco, oriental folklore and classical dances from India.
The key performers of the show are well known in their industry not just within the U.S. but also worldwide. Performing in “Jewels of the Orient” are professional dancers: DaVid of Scandinavia, Nalini, Solange Gomes, Isidora Bushkovski and the primary organizer of the show, Viktoriya Shershnova. All of them were trained to dance by top professionals in India, Egypt and Brazil.
“One of the main purposes of the show is to reveal belly dancing as a beautiful art form. Contrary to the popular belief as a seductive dance, Egyptian belly dance is a contemporary performance art that expresses mood evoked by the enchanting rhythms of the traditional music,” said Maryna Storrs, coordinator of International Affairs. Storrs added, “The show will also serve as a unique opportunity for UVSC dance students not only to earn extra credit, but to also observe new dance styles and techniques, especially since the dances are performed by world-famous artists. As far as the general student body concerned, this show is not something they will see frequently. It is simply fabulous! Since the show will mostly feature Middle Eastern- style dances, we expect a huge crowd from Utah's Middle Eastern community. Anytime we get a chance to draw public to showcase UVSC campus, we do just that!"
Tickets are available for sale at Campus Connection for $9 with UVSC ID and $10 without. Call (801) 863-8797 for tickets or more information.
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