Festival du Monde Arabe presents

Sema, the Paths to Ecstasy

Specially created for the 25th Festival du Monde Arabe by whirling dervish Tanya Evanson, this show takes the audience on a mystical journey carried on a whirlwind of grace and light.

Backed by a musical ensemble blending Persian and Arabian styles, Tanya Evanson’s and Shraddha Blaney’s divine dance depicts the fervent embrace of eternal Love.

Whirling dervishes: Tawhida Tanya Evanson, Shraddha Blaney and Crow
Musicians: Elham Manouchehri, Dariush Azar, Joseph Khoury and Amir Amiri

Cinquième Salle
Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 8:00pm

To purchase your tickets, visit: www.placedesarts.com


Conceived and produced by Alchimies, Créations et Cultures, the Arab World Festival of Montreal (Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal or FMA) is a thematic event dedicated to the meeting of Arabic and Western cultures. Through its three sections – Performing Arts, Culture Forum and Cinema – the FMA presents modern bodies of work through original productions in dance, music, theater and multidisciplinary arts, debates, conferences, lectures and films. www.festivalarabe.com