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DISPATCH
Royal whirl!
Egypt's Tannoura Troupe
performed at London's Royal Festival on Sunday. Here's a
behind-the-scenes look at the lead up to the concert
Photos and text
by Tarek Atia
London, 9 February 2003
The London Philharmonic
Orchestra's 6th annual Roots Classical Fusions event -- taking place
today in the British capital -- features Egypt's Tannoura Troupe of
Whirling Dervishes as one of the main headliner acts.
The troupe has been flown in
specifically for the event, which orchestra officials confirm is already
sold-out.
The Tannoura's unique blend of
fantastic performance and inspirational music -- already a mainstay of
any tourist's agenda in Egypt -- is certain to wow the audience here in
the UK, as it has whenever they have traveled the world.
Cairolive.com was there, behind
the scenes, to witness the lead up to the concert, as the troupe
practiced in London's prestigious Royal Festival Hall on Saturday. The
Hall is located near city center, on the banks of the Thames river, and
-- appropriately enough for this occasion -- directly across from Cleopatra's
Needle.
Primary dancer Bondoq practices his spiritual dance
Troupe director Mahmoud Eissa sets up the sound with the orchestra's
engineer.
The computerized lighting system is set up to provide the best possible
atmosphere for the show.
Bondoq and Annous, the two primary dancers, watch the troupe rehearse.
The picture at the top of this article is of Annous, as he whirls with
several skirts at the same time, making himself look like a gigantic
colored lantern.
Bondoq gets in the mood for his dance.
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