2010
October 2010
Sunday 10 October 2010
Sun 10 Oct, 1 pm. 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, 10128. 212-415-5500. 50. 92nd Street Y - [email][events]
Experience the unique Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd, celebrated for centuries as a commemoration of communal gatherings in the days of the prophet Ezra. Join us for a retelling of the history of Ethiopian Jewry and their miraculous return to Israel. Our celebration features the renowned Ethiopian-Israeli Beta Dance Troupe from Haifa performing the traditional art of eskesta–Ethiopian shoulder dancing.
Beta Dance Troupe (beta is an Amharic word meaning house) presents a unique program of traditional Ethiopian Jewish dance, mixing elements of Ethiopian tribal dances (mainly "eskesta" - shoulder dancing – an Ethiopian traditional dance) and artistic dance based on the culture of Ethiopian Jewry. The troupe combines contemporary music and African rhythms with ancient spirituals chanted in Geez, the sacred language of Ethiopian Jewry along with fascinating movements and captivating rhythms, Beta offers audiences powerful insights into the experiences of exile and homecoming.
Date & Time: Sun, Oct 10, 2010, 1:00pm
Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Directions
Code: T-RC5RS08-01
Price: $50.00 Premium Orchestra / $40.00 Orchestra / $25.00 Age 35 and Younger