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Women of Selket P.O. Box 36806 |
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THE WOMEN OF SELKET
The Women of Selket Middle Eastern Dance Troupe is a dance company specializing in the folk dances of the Middle East and North Africa. Its purpose is to present dance performances and educational programs designed to broaden the public's awareness and knowledge of the cultures in these regions. Exciting staging, extravagant costuming, and devotion to authenticity have become trademarks of the troupe. The troupe has an extensive repertoire, and has recently extended their area of study to include Georgian Caucasus area and Moorish Spain. Selket is the name of the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic. She was one of the four goddesses whose serene presence guarded the tombs of the pharaohs. |
