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Momo Kadous of Egypt

North Carolina

Two -Day Spectacular Dance Seminar & Gala Show

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday September5, 6 and 7, 2008

Reception for Momo Friday, September 5, 2008, 7PM to 10PM (Light Refreshments, Shopping, Meet Momo)

IBM Room, Show...Attendees of workshop may perform, sign up now, registration limited

Saturday & Sunday Workshops 10 to 3PM (IBM Room)

Saturday Egyptian Tribal (Bedouin Folkloric) Sunday Modern Egyptian (Orientale)

Learn exciting Choreograhpy, Gain valuable information from Momo's Expertise,
Train with a World Dance Master known for his charming style

Friday Night Meet MOMO Receptions & Show 7PM (IBM Room-Vending)
Workshop Attendees May Perform

Saturday Night Gala Show 7:30PM (PSI Theatre)

Starring Leading Dancers of the NC area

Two fantastic performances by the Master himself, Star Studded Show
Featured Guests Artists from the Southeast
Shopping with Turquoise International

Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham, NC

Space Limited Register Now

Workshops: $75 Each day

Friday Reception $10, Performers Free, Saturday Night Show $20 Performers Free

Teachers bringing 6 students to a workshop attend free

Reception & Student Showcase for MOMO $10 (Includes Light Food and Drink)

Registered Students may perform (Limited so register early)

Lunch on Workshop Days $10

Pay Online for Early Bird Special or Shows (SVCE Charge)
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Or mail check to
Turquoise International % Marion Sole
5809 Cameo Glass Way
Raleigh, NC 27612

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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!