Barakaat

Barakaat Barakaat Middle Eastern Dance Company is a professional belly dance company based in Baltimore, Maryland. In Arabic, Barakaat means “Blessings”.

Barakaat Middle Eastern Dance Company is a professional dance company based in Baltimore, Maryland specializing in Raqs Sharqi (belly dance) and other Middle Eastern folkloric and ethnic dances. Founded in 2010 under the artistic direction of Shems, Barakaat is made up of performers trained in the arts of Middle Eastern dance who have come together to inspire one another and to elevate the work, p

ushing the boundaries of Middle Eastern born arts in the context of modern America, while honoring the roots and traditions of these beautiful cultural dances. Barakaat embraces the diversity each dancer brings to the group, allowing each one’s unique background and specialized skill set to shape the work and engage audiences with a multiplicity of authentic stories. Barakaat values collaboration with other artists, and has worked with some incredible musicians including: Karim Nagi, Nathaniel Stottlemyer and the Saltanah Middle Eastern Music Ensemble. Barakaat has been honored to perform at wonderful institutions like the Smithsonian, Baltimore’s National Aquarium, Northern Virginia Community College, Harford Community College and has graced the stage at international festivals and charity events. In addition to their more serious artistic pursuits, Barakaat dancers love to entertain and are often hired to perform at private celebrations, to give educational presentations about Middle Eastern Dance and to teach engaging dance workshops both for serious students of the dance as well as just for fun. Barakaat dance company wants to share their blessings with you. Continuing in the traditions of the Middle East, where dancing brings friends and families together to celebrate life, Barakaat invites you to join in the celebration!

08/29/2016

Four fantastic students from my "Unforgettable Solos" 2016 summer workshop performing at Cazbar Turkish Restaurant in Baltimore. So proud of these ladies, th...

I (Shems) am sharing one piece from KIN on behalf of Barakaat. We wont be sharing the whole show publicly, although you...
05/25/2016

I (Shems) am sharing one piece from KIN on behalf of Barakaat. We wont be sharing the whole show publicly, although you might get a few more snippets. When I got permission from Pete List to use this piece of music for the show, he said he was very interested in what we would do with it. So here it is!
https://youtu.be/bXx1QbIzUpo

The details:
From Barakaat's theatrical belly dance epic tale "KIN", three sisters conduct the harvest ritual, but one, not quite ready to participate fully, at least not in the eyes of her siblings, is pushed away from handling the sacred grain.
http://barakaatbellydance.com/

The Three Sisters: Ghadir, Elena Faye, & Isabel
http://www.ghadirdance.com/
http://www.elenafaye.com/
http://isabelly.com/

The Ceres Tribe Members: Lazuli Dance Ensemble under the direction of Mariza
http://lazulidance.com/about/
http://marizadance.com/

Choreographer: Shems (with assists from the lead dancers)
http://www.shemsdance.com/

Music by Pete List: Shahi Baaja (live) | Beatbox Baaja
http://www.petelist.com/

Video editing + close camera: Harry Bechkes

From Barakaat's theatrical belly dance epic tale "KIN", three sisters conduct the harvest ritual, but one, not quite ready to participate fully, at least not...

Barakaat member Isabel Asra will teach a special series of Prenatal Belly Dance Fitness classes at Sanctuary Bodyworks t...
05/20/2016

Barakaat member Isabel Asra will teach a special series of Prenatal Belly Dance Fitness classes at Sanctuary Bodyworks this summer! New moms and moms-to-be, please join us, and help spread the word! Classes will be accessible to beginners, and will incorporate conditioning exercises, fun and easy dance routines, and gentle stretching. Special emphasis will be given to strengthening the pelvic floor and core muscles while minimizing diastasis recti. Get the details and register here: http://www.sanctuarybody.com/prenatal-belly-dance-fitness

Fundamental belly dance movements have been used for centuries to help ease the discomforts of pregnancy, prepare mom and baby for a healthy delivery, reduce pain during labor, and accelerate healing and recovery after birth. Belly dance is a joyful celebration of the female body and all it can do.…

produced by the Barakaat Dance Company with the collaboration of Elena Faye, Latifa and Banat el-Beled, Naimah and Amand...
12/21/2015

produced by the Barakaat Dance Company with the collaboration of Elena Faye, Latifa and Banat el-Beled, Naimah and Amandari, Mariza and Lazuli, Joanna and Amy.
photos by StereoVision

12/07/2015

Help those in need this holiday season. Bring your donations to class and Isabel will do the rest!

Now through December 21, bring donations of new or used clothing, kitchen, bed and bath supplies, and unopened toiletries and food items to any of Isabel Asra's classes or rehearsals, even if you're not taking the class. Donated items will benefit The Baltimore Station, serving homeless veterans in the Baltimore area, and The International Rescue Committee, which provides aid to newly resettled refugees from around the world.

Show art and promotional materials for KIN were created by Miner Media. Inspired and creative branding, graphic design,...
11/23/2015

Show art and promotional materials for KIN were created by Miner Media. Inspired and creative branding, graphic design, web development and marketing for small to mid-sized businesses, non-profits and the arts.
www.miner.media

A boutique firm specializing in branding, graphic design, web development and marketing for small to mid-sized businesses, non-profits and the arts.

Barakaat would like to thank Jessica Masten Tye of Mary Kay Cosmetics for providing us with some great makeup and cosmet...
11/23/2015

Barakaat would like to thank Jessica Masten Tye of Mary Kay Cosmetics for providing us with some great makeup and cosmetic products for use in the show! Contact her for Mary Kay premium makeup and skin care sales, consultations and parties. www.marykay.com/jtye1

We're so grateful to Sanctuary Bodyworks in Fells Point, for their sponsorship of KIN. Belly dance, group fitness, pers...
11/23/2015

We're so grateful to Sanctuary Bodyworks in Fells Point, for their sponsorship of KIN. Belly dance, group fitness, personal training and bodywork in an inspiring space in historic Fell’s Point. A new session of belly dance classes starts TONIGHT with Isabel Asra of Barakaat. Come on out!
www.sanctuarybody.com

Barakaat would also like to thank Cazbar Restaurant in Baltimore, MD for their support of KIN! Still hungry for more be...
11/23/2015

Barakaat would also like to thank Cazbar Restaurant in Baltimore, MD for their support of KIN! Still hungry for more belly dance? Cazbar offers Authentic Turkish in Downtown Baltimore, featuring Baltimore’s premier belly dance shows Fridays at 9 and Saturdays at 9:30. www.cazbar.pro

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