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Turquoise International is Proud to Present
Egyptian Dance Master

MOMO KADOUS 2010!

2010 Dates:

Sept. 8-12 in Knoxville, TN
Hosted by Shahira

Sept. 15-19 in Chicago, IL
Hosted by Raksanna

Sept. 22-26 in Chile
For more info: Momo Kadous

Sept. 29 - Oct. 3 in Argentina
For more info: Momo Kadous

Momo's Weeklong Intensive Schedule:

Day 1
3 hrs - Pop Balady
3 hrs - Special Stick Training (Momo knows that many of the dancers will already know the basic stick dance movements, but let Momo surprise you with his 'stick tricks')

Day 2
3 hrs - Stick Choreography
3 hrs - Oriental Dance Choreography prt 1

Day 3
3 hrs - Ghawazee Choreography (Nile Delta)
3 hrs - Oriental Dance Choreography prt 2

Day 4
3 hrs - Drum Solo with Special Emphasis on Rhythm and Movements
3 hrs - New Oriental Choreography prt 1

Day 5
3 hrs - Fellahi Choreography (Farmer's Dance)
3 hrs - New Oriental Choreography prt 2

Throughout the week, Momo will also pay particular focus on the importance of transition time, gestic elements, and the connection between dance elements and music elements. Documents will be available.

*Contact Turquoise Intl. to book private classes or master classes 1 (800) 548-9422

Information:
Momo Kadous was born in El Mahalla, Nile Delta, near the center of the Ghawazee "Sumbat" where he studied dance, drama, choreography, tabla and regie since his early youth. As choreographer of the national folklore group " El Mahalla Lel Fenoun El Shabeyah" he experienced great success during his performances in Egyptian theaters and throughout many Arabian Countries. In addition, Momo Kadous is an experienced actor and dancer and has worked in various cinema and televisions productions in his native country.

Women from in and around Germany regularly attend his various dance projects in order to learn from his immense knowledge, repertoire of different dance styles and his unique style of interpreting Oriental music. Momo Kadous is known and respected as an institution of art not only in European and Arab countries but worldwide. He is guaranteed to offer the most authentic, modern and creative presentation of Oriental dance art form.

In the early 80's he founded his own dance theater group "Wadi Nil" and further developed his own unique style. Then in 1986, after a tour throughout Tunisia, he went to Frankfurt, Germany and joined the famous Studio Arabeska El Main. During this time he created many of the most wonderful and exciting dances for the well-known Araveska Dance Theater and performed at the premier at the traditional O.T.F.E. Festivals in Frankfurt (see our videos). From here he went on to become a star choreographer, admired dancer and excellent teacher, not only on the German Oriental dance scene, but around the world. Momo took over the operations of the Studio El Karnak in Aachen, Germany in 1991, while he had intensified his engagement with Arabeska. In 1995, he not only became the artistic director of Studio Arabeska but the owner as well, a true follower of the famous Dietlinde Bedauia Karkutli.

In 1997, the dance community was treated to one of the highlights of his artistic inspiration "ZARO, A Drama on Love and Possessedness". This extraordinary Oriental dance theatre production involved 21 dancers using different styles including modern, Oriental and ballet. "ZARO" premiered at the Art Oriental ’97 Festival in Frankfurt and was performed throughout Germany during 1998. The success of “ZARO” is regarded worldwide as a real breakthrough in dance theatre and an inspiration for art into the 21st century!

If you would like to co-sponsor Momo Kadous in your area, please contact Turquoise International at 1(800) 548-9422 or e-mail at turquoise@turquoiseintl.com