RAQS REVOLUTION 2018!
Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 8 PM – 9:30 PM
Doors open at 7:30pm
Harlem School of the Arts Theater at 645 St Nicholas Ave, NYC 10030
Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 8 PM – 9:30 PM
Doors open at 7:30pm
Harlem School of the Arts Theater at 645 St Nicholas Ave, NYC 10030
Raqs Revolution is an award-winning revolutionary dance show, executed by Torkom Movsesiyan and hosted by Torkomada, to show the varied, fascinating ethnic dances of the Middle East and North Africa to the general public, and give “a bit of home” to Middle Eastern immigrants in Harlem, NY. Because of recent rising anti-immigrant sentiments in the U.S., this project is necessary to help break down stereotypes, misunderstandings, and hostilities towards Arabic culture. This dance project also addresses the necessity of empowering men and women through dance as a way of resistance, self-expression, high self-esteem, and cultural expression.
Raqs Revolution is made possible in part with funding from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. lmcc.net
Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation
LMCC
UMEZ enhances the economic vitality of all communities in Upper Manhattan through job creation, corporate alliances, strategic investments, and small business assistance. LMCC empowers artists by providing them with networks, resources, and support, to create vibrant, sustainable communities in Manhattan and beyond.
Raqs Revolution is made possible in part with funding from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. lmcc.net
Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation
LMCC
UMEZ enhances the economic vitality of all communities in Upper Manhattan through job creation, corporate alliances, strategic investments, and small business assistance. LMCC empowers artists by providing them with networks, resources, and support, to create vibrant, sustainable communities in Manhattan and beyond.