Samovar Dance Theatre in Louisville KY
Ruric-Amari, Director
The Samovar Dance Theatre (aka Troupe Samovar) was formed by Ruric-Amari in March 2005 to give students a performance outlet. Samovar has evolved into a high-energy performance group bringing authentic and experimental belly dance to a wide variety of venues in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
Company members rehearse twice a week and participate in Studio's classes and workshops as well. Company training is also supplemented with seminars and classes on topics such as Greek dancing, American Tribal style belly dance, and flamenco arms and turns, taught by outside artists and by experienced troupe members. This focus on authentic dance technique and constant practice has molded Samovar into a company whose performances entertain, move and delight. The goal is: the best dancers and the best shows.
Samovar has performed at benefit galas, parties, restaurants, haflas, store openings, conventions, concerts and festivals. Each performance is tailored by our Director to customer requirements: number of dancers, type of music, type of props, etc. If you are interested in booking Samovar for your event, please contact Ruric-Amari to discuss requirements and costs.
"We never had the audience react in such a manner as they did with your group's performance... you have been one of the BEST groups we have ever had."
Performance Videos
Gypsy Soup concert in Lexington: Ruric, Jak and Amy go Turkish Oryantal Star.
U of L International banquet: eight Samovarians on stage perform an expanded version of one of Ruric's first choreographies.
Mecca concert in Lexington: a veil dance choreographed to Cassandra Abram's lovely music..
WorldFest: 16 dancers and only one drum!
WorldFest: Tribal sword dance quartet with Ruric-Amari, Anna Beth, Annie and Jak.
Shimmy for the Cure in Colorado: Ruric-Amari, Anna Beth and Theresa perform the second in a series of Bharatanatyam-inspired pieces from Ruric's "Indic Idiom" project.
Mediterranean Echoes in Cincinnati: Three mischievous spirits (Ruric, Anna and Theresa) perform one X-Med X-perimental choreography.
Mediterranean Echoes in Cincinnati: Eleven Samovarians on stage in a unique choreography of contrast and counterpoint... To say nothing of the eleven veils!
MEDSOK concert: . Samovar Raks like Eqyptians do!
MEDSOK concert: Ruric-Amari & Anna of Samovar perform a genuinely unauthentic gypsy skirt dance.
Muncie Indiana: Ruric, Anna, Theresa and Maddie perform Passions.
