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Raised Spirits is not just a performance, but a deeply personal tribute and labor of love to my mother Amelia Delphine Martin, who bravely battled schizophrenia. This piece is also a reflection of my research work on the Black womb being a repository of generational and historical pain. It offers a unique perspective on how spiritual dance practices can heal the spirit, soul, and mind.
Mediated Movement is an experimental exploration of my
mother's personality and her reactions to the world around her. It takes everyday gestures and transforms them into a realm of alternate realities and unexpected ordinances, inviting the audience to journey into the unknown.
Amalgamations is a collective of different voices and sounds of the body
Like the wind blowing around my head
Whispering tantalizing drops of minty surprises
I reach out my hand
The gentle drops sear my skin
Seeping into the crevices
Moving between the fascia, bones and nerves
It has arrived
It sits
It waits
It's me!
A coming of age story in a difficult time
A coming of age story in a difficult time
Through the lens of a disabled teenager the audience will travel through time and witness how she must wrestle with her faith, race, and the larger picture of who she is in our ever-changing society. Our play has been devised during the pandemic with interludes of dancing that will assist in the telling of the arch of the storyline. Our open dress rehearsal will give the audience a chance to influence the ending of the play through a writing prompt activity and movement series.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact wendypowell217@gmail.com to get more information on the project
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How do I register for a ticket?
How do I register for a ticket?
Email Wendy Ann Powell at wendypowell217@gmail.com
Commonly used Arabic words and their meanings:
Commonly used Arabic words and their meanings:
Abi (pronounced a-bee)
Abi means my father
Umi (pronounced oo-mee)
Umi means “my mother,” “source,” or “foundation”
Habibi (pronounced ha-bee-bee)
Habibi in Arabic means ‘my love’ and is often used in conversation, both formally and informally. It’s one of those words to learn as it can be used in any situation — when genuinely calling someone a friend, when fighting or even when being sarcastic!
Example: Thanks, habibi!
Allah (pronounced al-lah)
Allah means “The God”
Maa Salaam (pronounced Ma-Sa-Laam) Simply: Stay safe! Or Take care!
Qareen (pronounced Kar-een) Literally meaning: ‘constant companion’ A Qareen is a spiritual double of a human, either part of the human himself or a creature in a parallel dimension. Typically, it’s classified as a Jinn-type creature.
Khallas (pronounced ka-las)
Khallas means ‘finished’. It can also mean stop, end, enough etc. It’s one of those words that can be and is used in every situation.
Example: Khallas! I’m done talking about this.
Maafi Mushki (pronounced mar-fi moosh-key-la)
Another Arabic term that’s used often. It means ‘no problem’.
People say it when you thank them, when you ask them for a favour or make a request.
Example: Sorry about being late. Response: Maafi mushkil!
Assalam Alaikum (pronounced ass-a-lam al-eye-kum)
Assalam Alaikum is a formal greeting in Arabic. It means ‘Peace be upon you’.
Example: Assalam Alaikum! How are you?
Walaikum Assalam (pronounced wal-eye-kum ass-a-lam)
Walaikum Assalam means ‘…and Peace be upon you too’ and is said in response to Assalam Alaikum.
Example: Walaikum Assalam! I’m fine, thanks. How are you?
Insha’Allah (pronounced in-shar-ah-la)
Insha’Allah is one of those words that is used in abundance in conversations all over Dubai irrespective of whether it’s a local, expat, arabic or non-arabic speaking person.
Insha’Allah means ‘God willing’ or ‘If God wills it’.
Example: I’ll see you tomorrow, Insha’Allah.
Are you hosting auditions?
Are you hosting auditions?
We hope to host auditions for both dancer and actor roles soon as we begin to expand the project. For all of those who are interested, please email Wendy Ann Powell, Director, at wendypowell217@gmail.com with your resume/CV and samples of your work.
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