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This would be like a dream come true�especially since Hollywood continues to be such a disappointment�in the 21st century – at least in terms of honoring such an extraordinary history and culture. �It is�my sincere hope that this will provide … Continue reading →

Egyptian Elementals Dance and Movement was founded in 2002 in response to my need to find a ‘home’ that would best represent – what was then – 22 years of experience with Egyptian dance – (now 36 years – my … Continue reading →

Let us transcend the debate that surrounds the ethnicity of Rumi and give ourselves up to this beautiful documentary. � Who could claim exclusive kinship to such a universal truth? Whether from Iran, Turkey or Afghanistan… Rumi�s thoughts and words … Continue reading →

Follow the link below to�an article�by National Geographic providing a detailed description of the findings of the much anticipated investigation into what lies beyond the north wall of King Tutankhamun’s burial chamber. It�provides a�detailed account of this exciting event, written … Continue reading →

Urban Pharaohs Festival and EED are thrilled to announce there will be two (only!) dance workshops offered. They will be fun, light hearted and filled with joy…reflecting the dance itself! � These workshops will be open to all levels and … Continue reading →

THE ART OF URBAN PHARAOHS PRESENTS….. An event opportunity�not to be missed! In addition to an evening of Egyptian music and dance at the award winning Belleville Restaurant on the 29th October, there will also be 2 performances by the … Continue reading →

Scientists Reconstruct the Face of Ancient Egyptian Priest – linked from�Daily Mail Experts have reconstructed the face of an ancient Egyptian priest using cutting edge forensic techniques. The mummy, called Kent, lived during the XVIII Dynasty and may have witnessed … Continue reading →

Update 2nd October � � �Dr. Nicholas Reeves announces in a press conference held today that Tutankhamun’s gold funerary mask originally belonged to Queen Nefertiti Nevine El-Aref, �Thursday 1st Oct 2015 follow this link for �more: �http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/151817.aspx Sept 2015: The … Continue reading →

During the last three sessions we have begun to explore choreography. How do you construct your very own? ……Ah! Choreography!…… not my favorite subject – for me it detracts from the essence of dance, I much prefer improvisation – an … Continue reading →

The tomb of King SenebKay�(Circa 1650BC)* was�discovered�in January 2014, and prior to this�there had been no�record of�this King of the Second Intermediate period. Further to this, archaeologists believe his burial site is just part of a necropolis�of a forgotten Dynasty … Continue reading →