| Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat inspired what is now three generations of oriental dancers, and is the recognized origin of the "American Tribal Movement" in all its many variations. Aida Al Adawi, who is honored to have had the opportunity to study with Jamila Salimpour, was her teaching assistant and Protégé for many years in San Francisco. |
Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble
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Founded by Aida in 1988, the Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble preforms traditional
Arabic dance accompanied by live music in a variety of venues, most notably, the
Michigan Renaissance Festival.
Arabic dance accompanied by live music in a variety of venues, most notably, the
Michigan Renaissance Festival.
The Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble was inspired by the original Bal Anat, of which
Aida was a member (pictured here, second from the left), performing at the
Renaissance Pleasure Fair in California during the entire decade of the Seventies.
Aida was a member (pictured here, second from the left), performing at the
Renaissance Pleasure Fair in California during the entire decade of the Seventies.
Bal Anat Texas Reunion
| Jamila & Suhaila |
Aida Al Adawi's
| Aida with Bal Anat in 1970's Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Northern California |
Suhaila