The Graces Professional Dance Troupe |
 As a professional dance troupe under the artistic direction of Saphira, The Graces Professional Dance Troupe performs various styles of belly dance, including American Tribal, Oriental, Cabaret, and Fusion. The dancers perform with zills, veils, and special effects lighting. Their elaborate costumes reflect the dance style of the performance. The dance troupe members research and study dance history and cultural influences, frequently attend dance workshops, and spend several hours per week in studio rehearsals. Their professional approach to dance is appreciated by their audiences, who are entertained and delighted by what The Graces Professional Dance Troupe presents on stage. |
Polynesian performance by The Graces Dance Troupe | Photo by Atlas Photography |
Three Graces Dance Troupe, Serpentine Theme |
6th & Vine, July 2007 |
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PHOTOS FROM THE ENO RIVER FESTIVAL
2007
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Lexington Multicultural Festival |
 Saidi Cane Dance performed by The Graces Professional Dance Troupe at the Winston-Salem Peace Festival
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Kit at The Fun Fourth Festival in Greensboro, 2006 |
Saphira at Elliot's Revue, July 2006
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The Graces Professional Dance Troupe performs
at both public and private events.
Performance venues include:
• River Festival, Wilmington NC
• Lewisville Christmas Parade
• Winston-Salem Christmas Parade
• Fanta City International Mall - Greensboro
• A Day in the Park - Clemmons
• Tate Street Festival - Greensboro
• International Festival - Salem College, WS
• Castle Carnevale -Jamestown
• Millennium Arts Festival - WS
• GTCC International Show - Greensboro
• Paisley International Festival - W-S
• Peace Festival - W-S
• Crystal Ballroom - Clemmons
• Brithday Bash - Supper Club - Raleigh
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• Gallery Hops, monthly performances
at Golden Flower, Arts District,
downtown Winston-Salem
• Southern Women's Show, Raleigh, NC
• Lexington Multicultural Festival, Lexington, NC
• DADA Masquerade Ball, Millennium Center, W-S
• Casanova’s Coffee (multiple times)
• Carver High School Multicultural Festival, W-S
• Black Theatre Festival
• “Because We Care” Program at the VA Hospital in Salisbury
• Valentine’s Party at the VA Hospital in Salisbury
• Universal Health Care in King
• Music in the Park, Lewisville
• Lewisville Lawn Party
• Lewisville Commons Springfest
• Medieval Fantasy Faire, Lewisville
• Lexington Multicultural Festival
• Cleveland Spring Festival
• Signal Hill Mall, Statesville
• Wake Forest University, Wait Chapel
• Paisley Magnet School Multicultural Festival, W-S |
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Kit, Phoenix, Lalita, and Saphira at the Fun Fourth 2006 in Greensboro |
 Saphira and Lalita performing with Aura 3, Peter Tork and Shoe Suede Blues at the Patchoque Theatre for the Performing Arts, NY, April 2007
For more performance photos, see
www.patchoguetheatre.com/petertork
PHOTOGRAPH BY ERICA DAVIS
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 Lalita at The Miluenium Center |
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