TRADITION & IMAGINATION
GULISTAN *goo-li-stahn*means "flower garden" in both Persian and Uzbek and is a fitting name for this unique ensemble's captivating repertoire. Founded in 1999 by Los Angeles-based dancer/choreographer Carolyn Krueger, GULISTAN presents both TRADITIONAL and IMAGINATIVE dances rooted in the cultures of the Central Asian Silk Road. GULISTAN's concerts feature a talented ensemble of highly-trained and versatile dancers attired in dazzling authentic and original costumes. The dances are accompanied by folk, classical and contemporary music and enhanced by enchanting masks, props and storytelling.
GULISTAN
is available for concerts, touring, cultural programs, special events,
festivals, children's programs, parties, private and master classes,
workshops, choreography, consulting and lecture-demonstrations.
"The combination of dance, music, song, humor, costumes, masks and color at an incredible venue made for a special experience." Bob MacDonald CSA, Feature Film Casting Director, Los Angeles
"The troupe . . . is
composed of strong performers capable of expressing both humor . . . and
mystery." Leslie Jones, Examiner.com (8/09)
"The night's character was defined by Carolyn Kruger's [sic] evocative performance of 'Tanavar,' translated as 'that which [en]livens the body'." Felicia M. Tomasko, Santa Barbara Newspress
