Event Calendar
Arts
Pick of the Month
This Month in Levantine Review
- Sep 1 2010 - 8:26am
- Sep 1 2010 - 7:53am
- Sep 1 2010 - 12:11am
Editor's Picks
Favorites & Recommendations
Dance
Printer-friendly versionSussan Deyhim's Panoramic Concert at the Broad
posted August 18, 2010 - 5:11pm by Editorwith Richard Horowitz, John Beasley and Will Calhoun and guests
The Broad Stage
Sussan Deyhim's Panoramic: a unique performance
This Persian composer, vocalist and performance artist will take you on a magical journey to an entirely new musical experience. Sussan Deyhim transports audiences with her profoundly moving fusion of traditional orchestrations, Western vocal technique and the mysticism of Middle Eastern music. Guest appearance by Mohsen Namjoo and Ardeshir Farah.
Purchase tickets for Sussan Deyhim's Panoramic online and receive a special discount. First choose your seats, then select "20% Discount" on the drop down menu in your shopping cart to receive 20% off. This promotion may not be applied to previously purchased tickets. For more information, call our box office at 310.434.3200 (Mon-Fri, noon-6pm). 20% discount link
Visit the Sussan Deyhim site.
2010 Levantine Center Demo Reel
posted July 13, 2010 - 5:01pm by EditorA Tribute to Dancer-Choreographer Athan Karras (1927 - 2010)
posted February 20, 2010 - 10:09pm by EditorBy Mischa Geracoulis
Yuval Ron Ensemble Performs Mystical Mideast Fusion
posted January 9, 2010 - 12:36am by Editor
Yuval Ron Ensemble: with guests Najwa Gibran, Norik Manoukian, Miriam Peretz, Maya Karasso
The Yuval Ron Ensemble will perform mystical music and dance of the Middle East. Celebrating the ancient cultures of the three Abrahamic faiths, this concert features musical director Yuval Ron on oud and Norik Manoukian on duduk and woodwinds, with Palestinian vocalist Najwa Gibran, and folkloric dancers Maya Karasso and Miriam Peretz.
Tickets available at the Middle East Ministry Table on Sundays or call 626.583.2734 and speak to Norma Sigmund.
Dances of the Silk Road Workshop With Afghanistan Focus by Miriam Peretz
posted January 7, 2010 - 1:46pm by Editor
Miriam Peretz Silk Road-Afghan Dance WorkshopDon't miss this exclusive dance workshop taught by the much-lauded San Francisco-based dancer and choreographer, Miriam Peretz.The Silk Road was a historic trading route stretching 7,000 miles across Central Asia from the China Sea in the east to the Mediterranean in the west. Some of the countries include- Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Turkey.
This workshop will give small samples of various Central Asian dance styles, with a main focus on Afghan dance. The workshop will give special attention to the art of spinning (central to all Central Asian dance forms,) and teach Afghan dance vocabulary culminating in a short dance. We will also learn the attan—the national folk dance of Afghanistan, danced at almost all celebrations and rites of passage.
Miriam Peretz is an internationally acclaimed performing artist and instructor specializing in dances from the Silk Road and the Middle East.
Artists for Iran, a Celebration of the Arts and Human Rights
posted December 1, 2009 - 2:10pm by Editor
Photo by Jessica Shokrian: © Jessica Shokrian All Rights Reserved
Photo by Shelley Gazin: © Shelley Gazin All Rights ReservedLevantine Cultural Center presents an extensive roster of artists and performers in "Artists for Iran," a celebration of the arts and human rights in conjunction with United4Iran.org, which is coordinating related programs in 27 cities worldwide. Combining cultural diplomacy and human rights, "Artists for Iran" comes on the heels of International Human Rights Day. Artists from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East along with Americans of diverse backgrounds will merge in a space devoted to art, photography, poetry, live performance, comedy and more. Works in the show "Artists for Iran" will remain on display at the Inside/Outside Gallery through December 31, 2009.
Imaginary Knots: Multimedia Persian Performance
posted November 23, 2009 - 4:42pm by Editor
Imaginary Knots: Multimedia Persian PerformanceDancer and choreographer Shida Pegahi, a founding member of Levantine Cultural Center, will present her new collaboration with Iranian composer and musician Hamid Saeidi along with a highly creative team of 30 artists who have put together an evening celebrating the cultural origins of Persian carpets at LACMA.
LACMA has acquired two 16th century Persian carpets that are going to be on display for two months and Levantine Cultural Center, SociArts and the Farhang Foundation wanted to encourage the community to come and see those carpets and enjoy an artistic event about Persian carpets.
Two L.A. Premieres in Middle Eastern Film Night with Deejayed After-Party
posted October 14, 2009 - 12:42pm by EditorLevantine Cultural Center launches the Levantine Film Circle with new monthly series, beginning October 18, 2009 with two Los Angeles premieres, the feature "Driving to Zigzigland" and
Kiyana, Sama'a, Whirling Dance Presentations and Workshops October 2009
posted September 28, 2009 - 1:27pm by Editor
Kiyana dance, mystical whirling weekendOctober 23, Friday, 7-9 pm, Conference and Demonstration
October 24, Saturday, 6-9 pm, Training, Movements & Dancing
October 25, Sunday, 4:30-7:30 pm, Training, Movements & Dancing
Sama'a master Javad Tehranian returns for a national tour with Kiyana presentations in Los Angeles in October, teaching the Persian form of whirling or Sufi dance known as Kiyana.
Wear comfortable clothes and prepare for a three-hour intense dance and exercise workshop (Oct. 23 is a conference and presentation only).
Javad Tehranian teaches vital exercises, infinity respiration, eye exercises, and body discipline, as well as symmetric and asymmetric movements by the method of divided attention, inner development, rhythmical contemplative movements, and the enchanting, euphoric Sama'a dance.
Kiyana, meaning “the origin”, is a system of movements and internal work coming from ancient Persia; it relates to the education and the complete development, the unity and oneness of the body, mind and spirit, cleanliness, purity, equilibrium, power, health of body, tranquility in the mind and subtility of the soul of human beings.
Djanbazian Dance Foundation Presents Ballet of Zal & Rudabeh 2009 West Coast Premiere
posted September 28, 2009 - 1:02pm by Editor
Anna Djanbazian's Zal & Rudabeh Contemporary BalletThe premiere of full-length contemporary ballet theatre 'ZAL & RUDABEH,' conceived and directed by award-winning choreographer Anna Djanbazian, divulges a timeless tale of forbidden romance, war, triumph and the transcendental power of love, based on an epic tale— 'Shah-nameh'—the Book of Kings, by Ferdowsi, an 11th century Persian poet.
The ballet 'ZAL & RUDABEH,' inspired by the vibrant skills of Persian storytelling, NAQQALI, showcases this historic fable, interwoven with live percussion, song and poetry recitation in both Persian and English.
The Djanbazian Dance Company performers include Athenia Barouni, Tina Mirzakhanian, Alex Crawford, Rubina Vartanian, Talita Ghazanian, Tania Mangasarian, Talin Davidian, Alina Ananian, Anoush Akopyan, Lana Moussesian, Biayna Ayvazian, Christine Dashdemirians, Maryam Ghukasian, and Catherine Eskandar.
| FOLLOW US ON: | ||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Featured Artist
View Our Video
Levantine Cultural Center champions a greater understanding of the Middle East and North Africa by presenting artistic and educational programs that bridge political and religious divides.
Sponsors/Partners
