Ep 253. Kareem Gad: Connecting All Dots Through Dance
Kareem Gad is an Egyptian master teacher, co-founder and co-director of Bell’Masry Dance Company based in Paris, France. Since childhood, his curiosity about art led him to discover and study the art of singing, music, poetry, percussion, acting and dance. He was a solo dancer, coach and choreographer at the official troupe of the Egyptian Ministry of Youth, solo dancer at the Egyptian National Theater, member of the teachers team in Tawasol Foundation of Arts, choreographer for the Higher Institute for Dramatic Arts's Graduation Projects in the Egyptian Academy of Arts. Kareem has a Bachelor of Arts and History of the Civilizations of Ancient and Modern Near East. He did a lot of research in Egyptian folkloric heritage and oriental dance. Kareem also wrote and composed many successful songs for the oriental community.
In this episode you will learn about:
How Kareem got involved in dance activities
His years at the troupe of the Egyptian Ministry of youth
Being in Egyptian folklore and contemporary dance fields
Transition from Egypt to France
The concept of new classical songs
Show Notes to this episode:
Find Kareem Gad on Instagram, Facebook, and website. Information about Bell’Masry Dance Company and dance tours is available HERE.
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