"Kismet Dance Foundation"

The Kismet Dance Foundation is a newly founded, tax exempt organization (501(c)(3)) whose principal missions are to promote the art of Middle Eastern dance and music through teaching and performance, to encourage cultural awareness for educational and aesthetic reasons and to provide a way of bridging cultural gaps through the art of dance and music. Corporate missions also include (a) taking the authentic dance forms and presenting them in a contemporary setting, (b) teaching and presenting the folkloric and cabaret styles of Middle Eastern Dance, and (c) obtaining and accepting funds for the purpose of conducting corporate activities particularly by providing dance education to make the art of Middle eastern dance and music accessible to children and adults in the general community.

Most recently, Kahreen, Kira & the Kismet Dance Foundation's work was written up in the Miami Herald, and made the cover story of the Neighbor's section. To read the content of the article, please click here.

General Membership: Anyone who wishes to become a member can do so by attending classes, workshops, or peformances organized by the foundation, and expresses a wish to become involved in organization's activities. General members are encouraged to make recommendations as to the types of material that are taught in classes and workshops, or to offer assistance in tasks that are a necessary part of promoting an event. In addition to these opportunities, members are invited to perform at certain functions that are organized during the year.