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The name Al-Bahira Middle Eastern Dance Theater derives from the Arabic word bahira, meaning sparkling or dazzling. Al-Bahira seeks to foster an appreciation of the beautiful, powerful dances and musical forms of the Middle East and surrounding regions by introducing them to new audiences, and presenting them in original, compelling, and theatrical ways. Al-Bahira's mission is to:

Present, preserve, and foster appreciation of the art forms through works rooted in the dance and music arts of the Middle East, North Africa, Greece, Turkey and surrounding regions.
To facilitate education in and about the art forms and cultures of these regions among American and international communities.
To present these dance and music forms as relevant, living, and ever-evolving art forms and a part of the daily lives and cultural stories of the people.
To foster cross-cultural understanding, cooperation, and community-building.

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Al-Bahira Middle Eastern Dance Theater

P.O. Box 19342

Minneapolis, MN 55419

612-703-7002

www.albahira.com

info@aalimschool.com