Troupe Zahava

"Troupe Zahava!"  Middle-Eastern Dance Company is based in Springfield, Illinois.  Founded in 1998 by director Karida Zahava (Kari Dotson), performance styles include a wide variety, from traditional Arabic group dances to modern Egyptian "bellydance" solos. Troupe Zahava performs each summer at the Jubilee College Olde English Faire, annually sponsors a workshop and showcase of Middle-Eastern dance, and has appeared in other stage presentations throughout the midwest.

To book a troupe performance: email Yasim.


Our Fall session classes are now in full swing! For information on studying the art of bellydance with us,
see our classes page.



We look forward to several really exciting performance opportunities during the fall, including:

September 1: The whole troupe performs in a show on Saturday at the Springfield Ethnic Festival.

October 14: Troupe members perform at the Lincolnshire Renaissance Festival in Decatur.

       ---- For video clips and still photos of last year's showcase, click here. ----

       For more Troupe Zahava performance dates, see our events page.

       See Troupe Zahava featured in the Illinois Times, July 22, 2004 edition: Link to article

--- a sisterhood in dance = a celebration of life! ---

The art of middle-eastern dance has deep roots in history. Once a private entertainment by and for women only and in some cultures a part of religious ritual, it has evolved into a complex and fascinating art-form. The dance also has marvelous health benefits and is by far the best low-impact workout for all shapes and sizes. Today, there are thousands of dancers across the world, with weekly seminars and shows being held in all areas of the globe. The practitioners of the art continually strive towards the education of themselves and the public in a venue suitable for presentation to all ages and walks of life. We invite you to join us in experiencing the harmony and joy of a rhythmic journey set to music in tune with life's energy as history comes alive.





Updated: 8/19/07


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