Laurel Victoria Gray
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Art Fields - Dance Website: http://www.laurelvictoriagray.com 
Medium: dance, folklife/ traditional arts Focus: Ancient, traditional and contemporary women's dances of various Silk Road cultures in Cenreal Asia and the Middle East. Biography: :aurel Victoria Gray is an internationally recognized scholar, performer, choreographer and instructor. Her work in traditional women's cultures of Central Asia and Middle East has taken her to five continents. she is a recipient of the 2003 Kennedy Center's Local Dance Commisioning Project. She also won the International Academy of Middle Eastern dance awards for choreography, ethnic dance, and Best Dance Company. Her work has appeared in various publications including several encyclopedias and international magazines. she is an adjunct faculty at George Mason University. ***note: this entry has been transcribed by the editor from the printed Gateway Arts District 2007-2008 Artist Directory*** |