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That “wow” thing. That is the extra punch, that special something
that accomplished Connecticut dancer Riskallah Riyad claims that she can teach. Well, she can and she proved it in a delightful
and well-paced afternoon of dance… The genteel Ives Concert Hall on the campus of Western Connecticut State University
was the setting… Hats off to Riskallah Riyad for producing a show of high caliber and good taste…not a moment
wasted or detail overlooked.” (Pam Renaud, Middle Eastern Dance in New England) Riskallah Riyad's show dancers are professional, beautifully costumed and perfectly
rehearsed---the result is a fun, exotic, exciting and unforgettable evening. Riskallah's choreography
is exceptional, raising Middle Eastern dance to new heights, and lead dancer Lorelie is exquisite." (Cortney Davis, Award-winning
author of I Knew a Woman)
What a production! The costumes, the choreography, the backdrop, and the dancers!
I really appreciate that you brought the remarkable performances to a theater and gave it the classy environment
it deserves." (Tava Auslan)
"Your
concert was wonderful! I was so inspired afterwards that I returned home full of energy. Your staging, particularly
of the large group numbers, was just beautiful, and the lighting added a wonderful depth and richness to every dance.
...the dancers' discipline was very evident
in all the numbers. Even the newer students did a nice job and it is good to know that newcomers to the ME dance
world still have an outlet for their dance and a teacher who (obviously) encourages perfection. There were so many numbers that I liked, but the one that stands out most
in my mind was the large veil mesmerizing number. It felt like water, sky and mist as the dance evolved. I've
not seen anything like it before and the memory of that diaphanous veil is still with me. You've obviously done some superhuman work to present such a beautiful, varied and detailed production."
(Kanina, RI)
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