The Veils performing Alieli's Candle Dance at Roxelana's Showcase on January 5, 2002.
Aleili does an incredible backbend while framed with light from the candle flames.

The Veils of the Nile performing a Bedouin damce at Roxelana's Showcase on January 5, 2002.

The Veils performing their original and dramatic Sword Dance at MedFest in July of 2001.
Two dancers berberwalk while others balance the swords on their heads or shoulders

During the course of the Sword Dance, the Veils balance the swords on their heads, shoulders, fingers, hips, etc.

Their Sword Dance is the first full piece that the Veils of the Nile have collaboratively choreographed together.

The Sword Dance ends with this dramatic pose.

Clockwise from center top: Aleili, Johara, Dakini, Sephira, and Niranjana Tamar.