SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CLASSES 2003

Danse Orientale: The Language, Expression, and Gesture of Middle Eastern Dance
Six week artist residency for development of individual style... interpretative as well as traditional dance technique emphasized. Choreography of Spanish fusion dance will be presented as well as exercises and time for improvisation to integrate techniques leaned in class.

For registration or more information, please contact:

The Sirrom School
Tel: 713.621.9818
Web site: www.sirroms.com

Egyptian Dance: Awakening the Divine Feminine
Series of six-week session courses on traditional and interpretive Egyptian dance. All levels of experience and ability are encouraged to attend.

For registration or more information, please contact:

Ms. Dorothy Weathers, Program Coordinator
The Jung Center
Tel: 713.524.8253, ext. 16

WORKSHOPS 2003

Spring 2003

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, & Monday, May 2002 - Memorial Day Weekend
Caravan of the Beautiful
Sponsored by the Sufi Order International, Austin, TX. Performance/master class on sacred dance from the Middle East for conference on sacred Middle Eastern & East Indian music, dance, and ceremony. Other activities include sobet & zikr ceremonies by Shahabuddin David Less & Sheikh Sherif Baba Katylkaya, mysticism of sound and light by Pandit Mukesh Desai, hatha yoga with Gabriella and much, much, more.

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Leila Stewart, Event Coordinator
Web: www.caravanofthebeautiful.com

Private and semi-private classes available by appointment. For a complete list of programs, workshops, and classes available, please email me at andriana@andrianadances.com.

Summer 2003

Revealing & Concealing: The Mysterious Veil
Performed for centuries by women across the Orient and Mediterranean, the veil dance is a fascinating expression of femininity and grace. In this four hour creative, improvisational workshop, expand your movement vocabulary by learning the techniques of veil movement, wrapping, twirling, and turning. Practice with these movements, strengthens and develops the upper body-torso, triceps, biceps, lats, and expands one's breathing capacity, enhances one's posture and alignment, and gives one a direction, a dramatic design of expression and gesture that is uniquely feminine, vulnerable, mysterious and freeing. No prior knowledge of dance required; individuals of all levels of ability encouraged to attend. Please wear leggings and a tank top or sports tank to class and bring a three to three-and-a-half yard length of fabric, preferably silk chiffon, to use as a veil.

For registration or more information, please contact:

Ms. Dorothy Weathers, Program Coordinator
The Jung Center
Tel: 713.524.8253, ext. 16

PERFORMANCES 2003

Spring 2003

Thursday, January 16, 2003
Journey along the Silk Road: A Caravan of Dance
The evocative term "The Silk Road" describes the network of caravan routes that once reached from China to the Mediterranean. The ancient culture of Afghanistan, which held a central position along this thriving commercial enterprise, was greatly enriched through the route's lively exchange of goods, ideas, aesthetics, and technical expertise. In conjunction with the exhibition "Afghanistan: A Timeless History," antiquities of Afghanistan from 2500 B.C.E. - 16th century, The Silk Road Dance Company of Washington D.C. brings the Silk Road to life through a program of dance. With narration by Andriana, storytelling, and other visual aids, the traditions of the cultures along this fabled route are beautifully illustrated. Sponsored by Laura Bush, Houston is this exhibit's only stop in the Western Hemisphere. Don't miss the opportunity to see this rare, beautiful, cultural art exhibit -- it may be the only chance of a life time!

For more information, please contact:

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Tel: 713.639.7500
Email: info@mfah.org
Web: www.mfah.org

KIDS PERFORMANCES/WORKSHOPS 2003

Thursday, May 29, 2003
Exploring the World through Dance *
Workshop-Sponsored by Young Audiences of Houston

Wednesday, June 11, 2003
Dances of the Middle East *
Workshop-Sponsored by Young Audiences of Houston

Thursday, June 19, 2003
Mysteries Behind the Veil *
Performance-Sponsored by Young Audiences of Houston

Tuesday, June 24, 2003
Mysteries Behind the Veil *
Performance of different dances from different cultures of the Middle East and North Africa.

* See Repertoire page for more decription.

Private and semi-private classes available by appointment. For a complete list of programs, workshops, and classes available, please email me at andriana@andrianadances.com.