FANTASM Comes to Sydney

Jrisi Jusakos & Jillina Carlano present FANTASM - 1001 NIGHTS, Saturday 9 March at the Concourse, Chatswood.

An enchanting 'magic carpet ride' of Scheherazade's ancient tales about the adventures of Sinbad are told through
Middle Eastern and contemporary folkloric dance in a one-off international spectacular coming to Sydney this March.

The timeless tales of Scheherazade and the heroes of Arabian folklore come to life when more than 20 dancers - both international and local -
dazzle Sydney in a variety of dance styles, set to a thrilling, original score by Paul Dinletir, (audiomachine).

The electrifying show is the brainchild of Bellydance Evolution (BDE), founded in 2009 by world-renowned US choreographer Jillina Carlano.

BDE explores, celebrates and reimagines Middle Eastern dance for the 21st century, fusing bellydance with other popular and lesser-known dance forms to take audiences on a spectacular journey. Bellydance Evolution has performed to sold-out crowds in over 20 different countries. In Australia it is co-produced by local performer and director Jrisi Jusakos.

"We are so excited to have this opportunity to return to Australia with our fourth production, Fantasm - 1001 Nights, this time adding even over-the-top staging, spectacular handmade theatrical costumes and the addition of new styles of dance," said Jillina.

Jrisi added that it was important for Australian audiences to experience a show like Fantasm, where the world of Bellydance meets Ballet and Contemporary dance.

"It's a kaleidoscope of colour, culture and excitement, highlighting multicultural Australia through dance."

Directed by Jillina Carlano, written by Lauren Boldt, with music composed by Paul Dinletir of audiomachine, Fantasm - 1001 Nights stars Margarita Kamjaka (Latvia) as Scherazade, Ruslan Kurlovic (Latvia) as King Shahryar, Kapua (USA, of Cirque de Soleil) as Sinbad and the Golden Slave, Jillina Carlano (USA) as The Icon of Wisdom and Savage Queen, Luna (Mexico) as The Icon of Creation, Shoshanna (USA) as Snake Queen and Jrisi Jusakos (Australia/Chile) as the Icon of Love. With virtuoso percussionist Khader Ahmad (Lebanon/Germany) plus 16 more dancers from across Australia, Mexico, Venezuela, New Zealand & USA - all selected by worldwide audition.

TICKETS: $79.80 Adults | Groups 10+ $69.40 | $39 Seniors and Children under 13yrs
Bookings and more information: www.bellydanceevolution.com.au