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Caravan of Secrets<\/h1>\n

Co-produced Theatre Production by Zahra Zuhair and Carolyn Krueger<\/h2>\n

August 15th and 16th, 2009
\nElectric Lodge Theatre, Venice, California<\/h4>\n

\nPhotos by Alvin and Fransisca Sugianto<\/a>
Text by producers Carolyn Krueger<\/a> and Zahra Zuhair<\/a>.
\nposted September 17, 2009<\/span><\/h3>\n

Caravan of Secrets<\/span> is a co-production featuring two original dance theater works by choreographers Carolyn Krueger<\/span> and Zahra Zuhair<\/span>. Caravan of Secrets navigates imaginary landscapes inspired by the cultures and contradictions found among the ancient Silk Roads, Sea Routes and Gypsy Trails of the Middle East and Central Asia.<\/p>\n

Carolyn Krueger and I first began working together in 1994 when I was recruiting dancers for a concert with the renowned Egyptian composer, Said Makawi<\/span>. After the concert, Carolyn asked me to participate in her educational program performing for the Los Angeles Unified School District. The show was titled \u201cSilk and Sand,\u201d featuring traditional dances from the Silk Road and the Arab World. <\/p>\n

Carolyn and I have each produced our own theater shows, as well as performed in each other\u2019s productions, but \u201cCaravan of Secrets\u201d was our first collaboration on a full-length theater show. We were happy with the success of the show and look forward to many more years of working together.<\/p>\n

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Zahra’s "Tapestry"<\/p>\n

Zahra Zuhiar’s "TAPESTRY" weaving through the fabric of rare Arabian tales,
\ta perfumed potion unveils and whimsical array of dance fantasy.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Purfumes\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "The Sorceress and Magical Perfumes,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMyrna, Nar, Zahra Zuhair<\/span> (kneeling), Shaunti<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Fairies\" <\/p>\n

Dance: "Fairies Dance,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNasila, Myrna, Nar, Farrah, Lailah<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Trees\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Tree Melodies,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAkiko, De Villa, Oceana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Birds\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Birds of a Feather,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLailah, Shaunti, Nar, Myrna, Nasila<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Madman\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Majnun (Madman),"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMichael Lee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Butterflies\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Transcendence,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDe Villa, Oceana, Akiko<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Spirits<\/p>\n

Dance: "Spirits of the Garden,"<\/p>\n

Zahra Zuhair (front), Shaunti, Lailah, Myrna,
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNar, Farrah (right corner)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Sea<\/p>\n

Dance: "Sea Dwellers,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAkiko, De Villa, Oceana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Fisherman\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Fishermen,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNar, Zahra Zuhair, Myrna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Nets\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Lonely Shores,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZahra Zuhair<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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Carolyn Krueger’s "Crossings"<\/span>
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarolyn Krueger’s "CROSSINGS" mythical beings journey through the seasons
\nand across dimensions in a kinetic collage of alchemy and\tornament. <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"Enchanted<\/p>\n

Dance: "Enchanted Dune,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNikii Henry, Michael Lee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Enchanted<\/p>\n

Dance: "Enchanted Dune,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNikii Henry, Donna Speckman, Monica Ramos<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Bamboo\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Bamboo I,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarolyn Krueger, Sina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Bamboo\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Bamboo I,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCarolyn Krueger, Sina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Bamboo\"<\/p>\n

Dance:"Bamboo II,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNikii Henry, Monica Ramos, Alexandra Rozo, Donna Speckman<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Jane
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDance: "Missing,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJane Glaser<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Mountain<\/p>\n

Dance: "Mountain Ancestors,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNikii Henry, Alexandra Rozo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"BlueSky\"<\/p>\n

Dance: "Blue Sky,White Wing,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMichael Lee<\/span> as Father Blue Sky<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Blue<\/p>\n

Dance: "Blue Sky, White Wing,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNikii Henry<\/span> as one of the First Flowers<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"Blue<\/p>\n

Dance: "Blue Sky, White Wing,"
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlexandra Rozo<\/span> as one of the First Flowers<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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