<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> Alay'nya (Alaynya) and the Troupe Seraband; Belly Dance (Bellydance; Mid-Easterm Dance) Performing in Greater Metro Washington DC and Northern Virginia NoVA McLean, Alexandria, and Woodbridge, including Fairfax County and Prince William County

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WHO WE ARE

A unique blend of mystery and excitement! Compelling choreographies and an innovative multimedia / multicultural artistic vision highlight Troupe Seraband's emergence as a new semi-professional performance troupe serving the Greater Washington DC Metro area, with focus on Northern Virginia just outside the Washington DC Beltway.

Alay’nya - preparing "Phoenix," premiered at the Casablanca on May 4, 2003

 

Photo Credit: Crystal Barnes, used with permission


The current Troupe Seraband has an active performance season, and is preparing for both the next "Mid-Eastern Dance: Experimental Atelier" (MEDEA) as well as other invited performances throughout North Virginia.  

Current Troupe Seraband members:

Maha Najeeb - quintessential and quixotic! Photo credit: Mel Brooker, used with permission. Sabira's elegance and grace have been with the Alay'nya Studio for over three years, and has prior performance experience throughout the Northern Virginia area." Photo credit: Serendipity70, used with permission. Sitara emphasizes an effervescent and lovely cabaret dance style, and loves working with veils! Photo credit: Kriste, used with permission. Sasheen has become renowned for her eloquent, dramatic style and her mesmerizing sword dance. Photo credit: Serendipity70, used with permission.
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WHAT AND WHERE


For current Troupe Performances, visit the Events page!


 
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HOW AND WHY

 

Troupe History

Troupe Seraband made its Washington, DC area debut performance at "Honor Your Mother" - A Spring Concert of Dance, in a recent May show at the Casablanca. "Honor Your Mother" was a full-length dance concert with a dinner buffet. 

Original Troupe members preparing for "Honor Your Mother"

Maha Najeeb - quintessential and quixotic! Photo credit: Mel Brooker, used with permission. Aziza debuted with Troupe Seraband in "Honor Your Mother", and also make her first solo performance in "Temple." Photo credit: Leila Grimm, used with permission. Annakiya will debut with Troupe Seraband in "Honor Your Mother", and also make her first solo performance in "Temple." Photo credit: Maha Najoor, used with permission. Alay’nya will premiere her new work, "Phoenix" in "Honor Your Mother." Photo credit: Crystal Barnes, used with permission.
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Do you want to join the Troupe?

Troupe membership is invitational, and dancers are committed to developing both troupe repertoire as well as individual solos. The Troupe performs works using elements with  Mediterranean, Mid-Eastern, and African origins. 

More about Troupe Membership and events to come.

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FRIENDS

Do you want to be our "friend"? We like to make friends with people who:

  • Play music (we like all authentic Mid-Eastern musical forms, particularly drums, oud, ney),
  • Dance - classical Danswe Orientale, Tribal, Rom (Gypsy), and other forms,
  • Make costumes,
  • Get involved with stage set-up, set design, and doing technical, and
  • Who otherwise enjoy putting together fun events and performances.

Drop an email if you'd like to be a part of our ever-growing community! Contact alaynya (at) alaynya (dot) com.

Visit our "Bookings" page for more information about booking Troupe Performances

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FAQS

FAQS to come ...

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