Folk Dance Federation of California, South, Inc.
By Dick Oakes |
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James "Jim" Waldron, an Arabic dance instructor, directed the Almas Arabic Folk Ensemble.
Jim had learned the Ardha (sword) dance from a Saudi Prince. And he brought all that knowledge back to share with members of AMAN Folk Ensemble (when he directed their Middle East section) and later the Almas Arabic Folk Ensemble.
Jim taught not only Almas dabke dances but also to speak and sing in Arabic and to play popular instruments.
Almas performed for Arab American Organizations and events. They also presented cultural performances for Universities and schools and participated in Folk festivals and performances at Zorba's Greek Coffeehouse in Reseda, California, they held weekly rehearsals.