Casula Powerhouse presents
Suraya Hilal’s
EL MIZAN Oscillations
“Hilal has the ability to cast hypnotic spell with the simplest of movements; a solitary gesture or an intense gaze – to watch her perform is to see music”
- Keith Watson, The Metro 2008
Drawing on the essence of the Arabic and Egyptian cultures, this contemporary dance and music show boldly explores the true meaning of oscillations. Oscillations is the swing of the pendulum, the journey and the search for the point of balance (el Mizan) in one’s body and mind.
Set to the Joseph Tawadros’ evocative solo improvisations, Oscillations features the soft and powerful sounds of the Oud- the oldest and foremost musical instrument of the Arab world. Using pure movement aesthetic and clear lines of expression, the dancers bring to light the evocative themes of taking flight (On the wing), a solo dialogue (Between head and heart) and (Haneen), where two different identities merge as one.
Oscillations effortlessly blurs the boundaries between East and West and the contemporary and traditional.
Choreographer Suraya Hilal
Musician/Composer Marianthe Loucataris
Dancer/Choreographer Sarah Hamilton
Supporter/Sponsor
