behind the Veil November 28, 2009

Evolution Dance Theatre presents the world premiere of
behind the Veil
A spectacular multi-media dance drama
conceived, choreographed and directed by Armineh Keshishian

Evolution Dance Theatre, an inspirational new dance company under the artistic direction of Armineh Keshishian, proudly presents its debut production, the world premiere of behind the Veil, at Toronto’s Isabel Bader Theatre on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29.

With the rash of recent stories about women and the veil, behind the Veil could not be more timely.

behind the Veil portrays the struggle between women of tradition and women who seek freedom of expression, as it lifts the veil off ancestral traditions. We follow the journey of the central character Alameh, a free-spirited woman, as she travels across the boundaries of time and many distinct eras, from the ancient times of the Pharaohs to the present day.

behind the Veil is a feast for both the eyes and ears as over 20 artists with diverse cultural backgrounds perform in this multidisciplinary work. It combines modern, jazz and belly dance styles with storytelling to give voice to the aspirations and challenges faced by all women as they explore their relationships with each other, with men, and deal with the impact of societal norms throughout history.

Saturday November 28 at 8:00pm & Sunday November 29 at 2:00pm
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West
Saturday at 8pm: $35 Sunday at 2pm $30 ($5 Discounts for Seniors/Students/CADA/Equity and for groups of 10 people or more)
Tickets: (416) 978-8849- uofttix.ca, Information: www.TheEvolution.ca
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Official Website: http://www.TheEvolution.ca