Arabesque Dance Company has emerged as Canada's leading Middle Eastern dance ensemble. The company has performed across Canada, the United States and the Middle East, often performing for royalty and heads of state, winning over audiences and gaining critical acclaim throughout its travels. Arabesque Dance Company has appeared at the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts, Hart House Theatre, The Middle Eastern Dance Conference in California, Premiere Dance Theatre, fFIDA (fringe Festival of Independent Dance Artists, and more.
Heading the company is Artistic Director Yasmina Ramzy, widely regarded as a highly innovative choreographer who constantly strives to present original works. A characteristic of Arabesque Dance Company is the positioning on-stage of the musicians who play such ancient instruments as the 78-string qanoon (harp), the oude (lute), and the dumbek (Middle Eastern Drum). Arabesque Dance Company has established new dance horizons by incorporating contemporary dance styles and experimental innovations.
Videos of Arabesque Dance Company performances are available. For descriptions and prices, see the Arabesque Boutique.