Bodyworks - El Saqiyeh/El Mizan

El Saqiyeh Iskandar Dance Company’s new production celebrates the powerful integration of Sha’abi (traditional folk), contemporary dance and theatre, through the progressive form of Hilal Dance, which is based on the aesthetic of Arab/Egyptian culture. International dancer and choreographer Alessandro el Bascioni is accompanied by two dancers and the renowned percussionist, Ibrahim El Minyawi, with the rich music of Les Musiciens du Nil. These performers
come together in an intricate play of movement, melody and rhythms.

El Mizan Hilal Dance Company’s new work boldly explores the true meaning of Oscillations: the swing of the pendulum, the journey and the search for the point of balance (el Mizan) in one’s body and mind. International choreographer/dancer and founder, Suraya Hilal, has been
lauded as one of the great talents of our time and her company’s work represents an unparalleled development of Arab/Egyptian dance. El Mizan is inspired by Joseph Tawadros’ evocative improvisations on the classical Oud, the oldest and foremost musical instrument of the Arab world.

Venue

The Tobacco Factory, Southville

Dates

Date 30 Sep 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Located south of central Bristol with plenty of parking, the Tobacco Factory is easily reached by car

Public Transport Directions

Buses: 24/25 520/528/530
The no.25 bus from Haymarket,city centre, stops outside the theatre in Raleigh Road.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Indoor Event

Accessibility

• Booking Advised

Parking & Transport

• On site parking

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant