Gemhara Almaz

It is always a special moment when I hear my music calling me to the stage from behind the curtain. Sparkle Motion 2026, organized by Boheme Belly Dance and Sarah Schneider offered that amazing chance to connect with the audience and feel those butterflies of excitement again. Photography by the talented Jillian Taylor 📸 🤩

Gemhara Almaz

Does dance save one’s soul from being nothing or does one’s soul save the dance from disappearing into nothingness? Bahar Ensemble Gemhara Almaz UrbanBeat

Last Sunday, December 14, an unforgettable Arabian Night of Tarab in the heart of Old Town Lansing , Events at UrbanBeat Lansing, presented by Gemhara Almaz, Bahar Ensemble, with participation by talented Michigan dancers Karma Bellydance - Ann Arbor, MI, Lisa J Bullis and Tammy Parney Photography. Thank you to our cheering audience, we can’t begin to express our appreciation for your support and your enjoyment of this unique cultural event. Our narrator, Tom Cantrell (Audio AirForce), conveyed the mystery and magic of the Scheherazade and Aladdin fairy tales (yep, we all heard a few gasps from the audience as he told us about Scheherazade’s and Aladdin trials and tribulations). We hope to do another night of storytelling, dance and music again soon!! Stay tuned for new stories, more live music, Tarab and Dance.