More Information About Arabesco - The Dancing Men of Arabia

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Description

The visually intoxicating and thought-provoking Arabesco, weaves medieval homoerotic poetry and texts from various Arab, Persian, and Andalusian poets such Rumi, Abu Nawas, Moshe Ebn Ezra, and Judah Halevi with exotic dances and movements that can be traced to ancient Arabia and the Mediterranean. Arbaesco is performed by an all-male cast of dancers and actors from both the Middle East and the U.S.

Arabic fusion is a music genre that combines the genre of Arabic music two or more other genres. Characteristics of fusion genres are variations in tempo, rhythm and sometimes the use of long musical
"journeys" that can be divided into smaller parts, each with their own dynamics, style and tempo. A very strong example of Arabic fusion can be seen in the Middle Eastern influenced Franco-Arabic music. In Franco-Arabic music there is a blend of Arabic music styles with many western styles, including salsa, flamenco, rock, pop, Eurodance, and folk music.

The dances of Arabesco include a wide range of styles, from the erotic and sensual to modern and traditional.

About the Ticket Supplier: Highways Performance Space

Highways Performance Space is Southern California's boldest center for new performance. Founded in 1989, Highways continues to be an important alternative cultural center in Los Angeles that encourages fierce new artists from diverse communities to develop and present innovative works.

Highways promotes the development of contemporary socially involved artists and art forms. Our mission is implemented through four programs (the performance space, workshop/university program and two galleries). Annually, Highways co-presents approximately 250 performances by solo dramatic artists, small theater groups, dance companies and spoken word artists; curates and exhibits approximately 12 contemporary visual art exhibits per year with work that explores the boundaries between performing and visual art forms; commissions and premieres new work by outstanding performing artists; organize special events, curate festival, offer residency and educational programs that engage community members in the arts while providing access to professionally-directed instruction.