<%@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 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. 

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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WHAT AND WHERE


For current Troupe Performances, see the Events page!


 
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HOW AND WHY

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! The people to contact are alaynya@alaynya.com and Mr. Briggs, Manager of the Grand Vizier Agency at mrbriggs@alaynya.com

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

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FAQS

FAQS to come ...

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