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                                 12th Annual Central Asian Dance Camp, June 14-17,  2007 
 

"Babur's Legacy: Exploring Uzbek-Indian Connections"

Under the patronage of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and co-sponsored by the Uzbek 
Dance and Culture Society, World Arts Focus, and the Indian Dance Educators Association (IDEA)
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                   Dance Camp to Explore Uzbek-Indian Connections

Washington, DC  The Moghul Empire's impact on dance will be the focus of the 12th Annual Central Asian Dance Camp, Babur's Legacy: Exploring Uzbek-Indian Connections Classes with international instructors are scheduled to take place in the Metro DC area from June 14 -17,  at the new  Joe's Movement Emporium facility in Mount Rainier, Maryland.

Although Uzbek classical dance comes from an Islamic culture and North Indian court dance springs from Hindu roots, these diverse  forms interacted and evolved under the Moghul dynasty founded by
Babur. For Uzbeks, Babur is a much-admired hero and poet; for Indians, he is remembered as a cruel conqueror. But from either perspective, Babur is recognized as the founder of the Moghul dynasty that blended Central Asian Islamic culture with North Indian Hindu traditions. The cross pollination of these Central Asian and Indian traditions flowered in a court culture remarkable for music, dance, and poetry. Its
architectural signature is the Taj Mahal. One of the most vibrant results of this cultural  interaction remains today in the classical dance genre known as Kathak which  developed into its contemporary form Moghul
courts.

Central Asian  Dance Camp (CADC) participants will have the opportunity to explore the  historical, cultural and artistic links betweenUzbekistan and India with  international guest instructors. Traditional Uzbek dance will be taught by  Qizlarhon Dustmuhamedova, who has earned the title of People's Artist of  Uzbekistan; she lives in Tashkent.Jayantee Payne and  Asha Vattakutti,   both members of the Indian Dance
Educators Association (IDEA), will present  classes on various aspects of North Indian dance.

Daily sessions on  history, culture and costuming will augment dance training. Indian food will  be served at the lunch breaks. A special bazaar featuring costumes,  traditional crafts and jewelry will be open for campers and the public  before and after the dance sessions.The sumptuous beauty of the Moghul  court will come alive at an evening concert featuring the guest instructors  and DC's award-winning Silk Road Dance Company at the Gunston Theater One in  Arlington, VA on Saturday, June 16, at 7:30 PM. The performance -- titled  Gul Bahaar or "spring flower" -- celebrates Uzbek, Indian, and Persian dance  forms that interacted and influenced each other. Classical pieces and folkloric dances will be presented in lavish, colorful costumes and selections from Babur's famous literary work, the Babur Nama, will help set the scene. Appearances by guest Uzbek musicians are also planned.

In 1995, the Uzbek Dance and Culture Society instituted the Central Dance  Camp to encourage the study of these rare forms in the US. The CADC has  been presented at many venues in the Metro DC area, including the Embassy of  Uzbekistan in 2000.

12th Annual Central Asian Dance Camp Schedule
Babur's Legacy: Exploring Uzbek-Indian Connections

Thursday, June 14
7:00 - 9:30 pm Introduction to Uzbek Dance  with Qizlarhon Dustmuhamedova

Friday, June 15
10:00 - 12:30 pm Classical Persian Dance with Laurel Victoria Gray
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch Break catered by Indian  restaurant
1:30 -2:00pm Video Viewing: Moghul dance depicted in Indian  movies
2:00 - 4:30 pm Bukharan and Khorezm dance with Qizlarhon Dustmuhamedova
7:00 - 9:30 pm Introduction to Indian Gestures & Dance

Saturday, June 16
10:00 - 12:30 pm Uzbek Dance with Qizlarhon Dustmuhamedova
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch Break catered by  Indian restaurant
1:30 -2:00 pm Historical Overview; Babur and the Moghuls
2:00 - 4:30 pm Introduction to the Basics of Kathak Dance with Jayantee  Payne
7:30 pm "Gul Bahaar" concert  at Gunston Theater One in Arlington,  VA

Sunday, June 17
10:30 - 1:00 pm Uzbek Ferghana choreography with   Qizlarhon Dustmuhamedova
1:00 - 2:00 pm Lunch Break
catered by Indian  restaurant
2:00 -2:30 pm Uzbek and Moghul costuming
2:30 - 5:00 pm  Introduction to Qawwali Dance with Asha Vattakutti

Class Fees:
$45  advance/$50 at door per single daytime or evening workshop
$90 advance/$100  at door per day session, vegetarian Indian lunch included
$340 package for  all camp sessions, 3 lunches, Saturday concert

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