{"id":203,"date":"2009-03-31T18:12:23","date_gmt":"2009-04-01T01:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/?p=203"},"modified":"2009-03-31T18:14:44","modified_gmt":"2009-04-01T01:14:44","slug":"mina1001arabnts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.gildedserpent.com\/cms\/2009\/03\/31\/mina1001arabnts\/","title":{"rendered":"Mina’s 1001 Arabian Nights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"shoshanna\"
\nAladdin and the Lamp: Shoshanna and Ya Habibi Dance Company, Arcata, CA<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Photos by Michael Baxter<\/a><\/span>, Text by Mina, Producer<\/h3>\n

Sonoma State Univertsity Person Theater,
Rohnert Park, California
December 6, 2008<\/h4>\n

1001 Arabian Nights started with asking several of the community troupe directors and teachers I’ve known over the year if they would like to create a show with me. They all seemed very excited about the prospect of doing something "different" in the dance community. Borrowing Amy<\/span> of Unmata<\/span>‘s idea of a theme and story show, I took the stories of 1001 Arabian Night and picked several to fit the mood of each of the amazing talents that performed that weekend. <\/p>\n

Having this wonderfully talented group of dancers together for this show was truly amazing and I’m very lucky to have them willing to play this with us. Another special thanks goes out to those people behind the scenes who kept things running for me. My stage mom Chantel Miller<\/span> who kept me sane though the whole process. Dylan Parker<\/span> who made our beautiful programs last minute when things went horridly wrong. Michael Baxter<\/span> who did the photography for the event really helped out. Kevin Canning<\/span> really helped out in filling in the gaps of things that needed to be done on the night of the show. Jason Hamon<\/span> for being my sounding board for when things were getting nuts. Also, Chelsie Berdux <\/span>and Erik Uriarte<\/span> who helped take tickets and keep the front room running smoothly.<\/p>\n

I look forward to making this a yearly event with different themes and great choreography. So be on the look out for another December event hosted by Mina and Dalloua Dance Company.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Scheherazade and the King’s Harem:<\/strong> The story of how\tScheherazade was chosen by the King to be his bride.
Portrayed by Mina<\/strong> andDalloua Dance Company<\/strong><\/em> of Santa Rosa CA, with special guests David Vetter<\/strong> from San Fransisco CA (The King), and Raine Mauss <\/strong>from Mountain View CA (Scheherazade).
\nThey were joined on stage by Shoshanna<\/strong> and Ya Habibi Dance Company<\/strong><\/em> who helped Dalloua in forming the rest of the Harem<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span>
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Cinn D. Badd the Sailor:<\/strong> The adventures of Cinn D. Badd and the high seas.
\nPortrayed by Siwa<\/strong> of \u00a0Dancers of\tthe Crescent Moon<\/strong><\/em> from Santa Cruz CA.\u00a0<\/span>
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The African Tribe:<\/strong> One of the many stories of Cinn D. Badd the Sailor was her encounter
with the African Tribe and being welcomed
\ninto the tribe as one of their own.
Portrayed by African Queen<\/strong><\/em> from San Lorenzo CA.\u00a0<\/div>\n
\"nubian\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nThe Tale of the First Eunuch:<\/strong> A\ttale of lost and forbidden love.
\nPortrayed by Folk Infusion<\/strong><\/em> of Sacramento CA.<\/span>
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\"shadow\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The Crafty D’Jinn:<\/strong> The story of a D’Jinn who enjoys a little mischief.
\nPortrayed by Dunia<\/strong> from Hayward CA.<\/span>
\n\"dunia\" \"dunia2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"shoshanna
\nAladdin and the Lamp: <\/strong>Shows how the sneaky Aladdin gains the lamp and the love of his life.
\nPortrayed by Shoshanna<\/strong> and Ya Habibi Dance Company<\/strong>,<\/em> Arcata CA.
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\nAladdin and the Lamp: Ya Habibi Dance Company, Arcata, CA<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"tammi\"
\nDalila the Crafty:<\/strong> The tale of the trickster Dalila \tand how she was able to fool those around her.
\nPortrayed by Yasmine<\/strong> and Zyphire<\/strong> of Sirens of Sanity<\/strong><\/em> from Benicia CA.\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"proposal\"
\nThe Tale of the Jealous Sisters:<\/strong> The story of three sisters who wanted to marry rich men,
and why it is not always a good thing to tell lies.
\nPortrayed by Tre Sorelle from Chico CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\nThe Dervishes:<\/strong> Sufi practitioners show devotion though the whirling motion of their bodies.
\nPortrayed by Aneena of Novato CA and Mychelle from Sacramento CA<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"farmer\"<\/p>\n

The D’jinn and the Farmer:<\/strong> The story\tof how you should always be mindful of your surroundings.
\nPortrayed by TerriAnne<\/strong> and Joweh<\/strong><\/em>of Santa Rosa, CA.\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"40<\/p>\n
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Ali Baba and the 40 thieves:<\/strong> Shows how Ali Baba and his wife were able to trick the evil 40 thieves.
\nPortrayed by Deeta and Modern Gypsy of Redding CA.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"scheherezade\"
\nScheherazade and the King: David Vetter, San Fransisco CA and Raine Mauss, Mountain View, CA<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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