It is the first production by Sima Dance Company at The Arts Center since 2019.
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi will be lit up by stunning choreography this March as Sima Dance Company takes to the stage.
Performing at The Red Theater on 19 to 20 March at 8pm, the Dubai-based troupe will be showcasing Rhyme which was originally created for Expo 2020 Dubai.
Combining live music and Arabic poetry, the presentation promotes the awareness of Arabic heritage and culture through an artistic lens, drawing on oriental music and contemporary dance.
Vocalists Mostafa Aldelrady aka Zigzag and Lama, who is also a participant in The Arts Center’s Numoo artist development platform, will also feature in the show.
Executive Artistic Director at The Arts Center at NYUAD Bill Bragin said: “Sima Dance Company has gathered and trained some of the finest dancers in the UAE, who have had extensive experience performing at major events like Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE National Day, and other celebrations.
“They have also become important partners when we bring visiting choreographers from abroad who can share their own technique and expand the skills of UAE dancers.
“We’re thrilled to be able to give them a home in The Arts Center, the finest venue for dance in the country, to expand their artistic vision.
“Our collaboration has allowed us to invest in cultivating world class talent in our own backyard, and helped them create work that we hope will be able to tour internationally, representing the UAE abroad.”
Rhyme is the second premiere by Sima Dance Company commissioned by The Arts Center with Ansaf, Alaa Krimed’s first concert dance piece in nearly a dozen years, performed in 2019.
You can purchase tickets online at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi.
For all the latest Abu Dhabi culture news, follow Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life
