FADI KHOURY, the Iraqi-born Artistic Director of FJK DANCE, returns to New York on Thursday, November 17 for MUNDO, 7:30pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space Theatre. This "Season 2017 preview" performance will feature FJK's company of ten dancers accompanied by live music in three new choreographic works, highlighting the development of FJK'S unique fusion dance blend.
MOVE - A trio inspired by African rhythms, samba and Arabic percussion, featuring guest artist Sophia Bogdanova, Latin-American ballroom champion.
MUNDO - inspired by the story of Zyryab, Mundo is a special collaboration of music and dance. Middle Eastern, Spanish/Latin, flamenco and mambo come together in a jazz-fusion.
ABOUT FADI J. KHOURY
Fadi J. Khoury's innovative style - both as dancer and choreographer - showcases his life-long immersion in a world of dance forms. He was born in Baghdad, Iraq, and moved to Beirut, Lebanon at age 13, where he started training in classical ballet and dances of Arab culture. He began his professional career at 17, and later joined the Caracalla Dance Theatre, touring the Middle East and North Africa. In 2009 he performed with Caracalla at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Khoury was then awarded a scholarship to further his ballet and modern dance training with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre in New York City. There he collaborated with distinguished choreographers such Gary Pierce, Elisa Monte and Earl Mosley and toured the US and Latin America performing Nejla Yatkin's dance pieces. Fadi's multi-cultural background and versatility allowed him to establish a career as lead instructor at the Arthur Murray Dance Center in New York City. From 2009-2013, he placed first in the Top Teacher Awards from Arthur Murray International.In 2014, inspired by a successful collaboration with Sevin Ceviker, he created his own company, where he could continue to refine his distinct, personal style. FJK Dance is grateful to Frank Abenante and Monica Rincon Abenante for their generous support of the SEASON 2017 PREVIEW performance. All proceeds from FJK Dance MUNDO to fund the FJK Dance 2017 annual New York Season. All photos credit: Jaqlin MedlockVideos