Phaedra has released Ibrahim Farrah Near East Dance Group Zar Dance DVD.
Before Western missionaries condemned these zar houses in the late 19th century as being pagan, the houses were an old tradition in Islamic Egypt. A sick person was brought by friends to a zar house for the illness-causing evil to be exorcised. Though the zar ceremony is still practiced in the Near East today, few of these houses remain. Like many other ancient ceremonies, the zar has evolved into a form of popular entertainment.
Experience the exciting making of a dance from the warm ups to the final theatrical event.
Also included are interviews with the artists on Oriental dance as well as
with Ibrahim Farrah on his concepts behind the production.
BONUS FEATURES
· Lost footage
· Ibrahim Farrah Near East Dance Group profile
· Zar ceremony from Egypt
· Special booklet written by Barbara Siegel, edited by Nina Costanza
Send check or money order for $55 (includes postage and handling) to:
Phyllis Saretta
175 West 13th Street Suite 10G
New York, NY 10011
Please allow 4 weeks for delivery
For further information:
phaedra@phaedradance.com
www.phaedradance.com
www.ibrahimfarrah.com
