Cultural Lecture Series by Cassandra Shore
October 19, 2025, 1 PM CT – Cultural Connection
November 23 2025, 1 PM CT – Region 1 Insights
NEW DATE TBA, 1 PM CT - Region 2 Insights
ADDL SESSION being planned
Location: Celtic Junction Arts Center, 836 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Cost to attend: $30/ workshop
Register now:
https://theguildofmiddleeasterndance.org/shop/
Sign up early, in-person spaces are limited. You may also attend via Zoom. Note that times are stated in Central Time Zone. Must be a current Guild Member to attend.
The dance we love comes from many social and folk dances from various middle and near east regions. It’s important for the dancer to know about these traditions and styles when dancing for ethnically diverse audiences.
The November presentations will provide insights into Middle Eastern regions and their styles of music, dance, and traditional costumes. The lectures will cover two regions per workshop: 1) The Magreb (North Africa), and The Levant (Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel); 2) The Arab states (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, The Emirates), and the Eastern Mediterranean (Turkey & Greece).
This lecture series will be presented by Cassandra Shore, who is part of the living history of Raqs Sharqi dance in America.
More about Cassandra here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheCassandraSchool
https://www.jawaahir.org/Cassandra.html
Also check out other Workshops in St Paul, Arts events in St Paul.
