Upcoming Events:
August 7-15, 2004
Q:
Why are belly dancers so cool?
A: They travel in hip circles.
~Popular belly dancer riddle.
Ammala once again shakes the Minnesota Fringe for five fabulous performances!
In an urban ethnofusion feast for the eyes and ears, Ammala twists up traditional Middle Eastern themes with jazz, modern dance, Latin dance, tango, comedy, theater and more. With exciting new choreography and funky rhythms, It's a fresh take on the art of "belly dance" that's sure to make you want to shake your groove thang and pound on the nearest hollow object!
The show includes all new original works, featuring Ammala dancers, the Ancient Sonic Libido Percussion Ensemble and guest artists.
Ammala's 2003 show was named among the top shows in the Minnesota Fringe, and was loved by audiences of all ages. Don't miss this energetic second installment in the Ammala "Beaded Fringe" series!
Show times:
Saturday, August 7, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 10, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 13, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 14, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 15, 5:30 p.m.
Heart of the Beast Theatre
1500 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis
Tickets*
Adults: $12
Students and Seniors: $10
Children: $5
*Adults, Students and Seniors get $2 off with a Fringe 2004 button.
Advance tickets on sale now!
For information about tickets prices and reservations, visit www.fringefestival.org, call Uptown Tix at 612-604-4466 or click here to place an order online.
Run time: 60 minutes
Presented in cooperation with the Minnesota Fringe Festival. Sponsored in part by Four Seasons Dance Studio, Fantasy Gifts, Gigi's, Betsy's Back Porch Coffee and Old Arizona.
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SHOW CAST & CREW
*Mirah Ammal (Tonia Miller Lake)
Director, Choreographer, Dancer
*Aliye Ammal (Leslie Kennedy)
Director, Choreographer, Dancer
*Afrita (Kristin Hawbaker)
Director, Choreographer, Dancer
Bruce Abas
Dancer
*Melinda (Melinda Bobo)
Dancer
*Eric Breece
Percussion
*Amara (Barb Fulton)
Choreogapher, Dancer
Ashante (Cheryl Lynn Graff)
Dancer
Dorothy (Dorothy Hager)
Dancer
Salome (Louise Indritz)
Dancer
*Zareen (Theresa Kane)
Choreographer, Dancer
Medea (Karol Kurtz-Naeve)
Dancer
*Dave Lake
Doumbek, percussion
*Guinevere (Guin Lazarchic)
Dancer, clarinet
Christiana (Chrissy Jesse Miller)
Dancer, percussion
Jim Miller
Dancer, percussion
Samantha (Samantha Morgan)
Dancer
*Kristina (Kristine Paul)
Dancer
*Hung Russell
Doumbek, percussion
Noorah (Shannon Russell)
Dancer, Flute
Inara (Kate Kok Southwick)
Dancer
*Keith Spears
Dancer, keyboard, percussion
Jill Stanton
Stage manager
Mahira (Staci Thill)
Dancer
Jodi Trotta
Asst.stage manager, technician
*Indicates Ammala member