Momo Kadous was born in El Mahalla, Nile Delta, near the center of the Ghawazee
"Sumbat" where he studied dance, drama, choreography, tabla and regie since his early
youth. As choreographer of the national folklore group " El Mahalla Lel Fenoun El
Shabeyah" he experienced great success during his performances in Egyptian theaters
and throughout many Arabian Countries. In addition, Momo Kadous is an experienced
actor and dancer and has worked in various cinema and televisions productions in his
native country.
Women from in and around Germany regularly attend
his various dance projects in order to learn from his immense
knowledge, repertoire of different dance styles and his unique
style of interpreting Oriental music. Momo Kadous is known
and respected as an institution of art not only in European and Arab
countries but worldwide. He is guaranteed to offer the most authentic, modern and
creative presentation of Oriental dance art form.
In the early 80's he founded his own dance theater group
"Wadi Nil" and further developed his own unique style. Then
in 1986, after a tour throughout Tunisia, he went to Frankfurt,
Germany and joined the famous Studio Arabeska El Main.
During this time he created many of the most wonderful and
exciting dances for the well-known Araveska Dance Theater
and performed at the premier at the traditional O.T.F.E. Festivals in Frankfurt (see our
videos). From here he went on to become a star choreographer, admired dancer and
excellent teacher, not only on the German Oriental dance scene, but around the world.
Momo took over the operations of the Studio El Karnak in Aachen, Germany in 1991,
while he had intensified his engagement with Arabeska. In 1995, he not only became the
artistic director of Studio Arabeska but the owner as well, a true follower of the famous
Dietlinde Bedauia Karkutli.
In 1997, the dance community was treated to one of the highlights of
his artistic inspiration "ZARO, A Drama on Love and Possessedness".
This extraordinary Oriental dance theatre production involved 21
dancers using different styles including modern, Oriental and ballet.
"ZARO" premiered at the Art Oriental ’97 Festival in Frankfurt and was
performed throughout Germany during 1998. The success of “ZARO” is
regarded worldwide as a real breakthrough in dance theatre and an inspiration for art into
the 21st century!
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Co-hosts Sabylla of Knoxville (BellaBelly Bellydance) and Shahira (Troupe Hyetti) are pleased to announce Turquoise International will be sponsoring internationally acclaimed artist and instructor Momo Kadous in a two-day workshop destined to add artistic dimension and a cultural connection to your repertoire. This is the "MUST ATTEND" dance experience of the fall season for the serious student of folklore and danse orientale.
Gala performance Saturday, September 26th Two days of incredible shopping! Please mark your calendar and check back soon for details...... |
| Momo Kadous Weekend September 25, 26, 27, 2009 Knoxville, Tennessee Friday Night Hafla Cairo Café/Mirage 6:30 – 8:30p No charge. Saturday Night Gala Show The Emporium Center, 100 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN Doors Open at 6:30p, Show begins at 7:30p -- $20.00 Gala performers attend show free. Saturday Classes ~ Doors open at 9:00a for shopping Modern Egyptian Orientale: 10:00a – 12:00; 1:30p – 3:30 Payment RECEIVED by Sept. 19 - $100.00 Payment at Door - $110.00 Sunday Classes ~ Doors open at 9:00a for shopping Classic Orientale: 10:00a – 12:00; Folkloric: 1:30p – 3:30 Payment RECEIVED by Sept. 19 - $100.00 Payment at Door - $110.00 SPECIAL PACKAGE RATE Both days of Instruction Paid by Sept. 19 - $170.00 Payment at door (both days paid together) - $190.00 |
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