ABOUT TASTE OF DANCE
Returning for its second year, Taste of Dance will bring our community a multicultural experience in honor of global diversity awareness. Immerse yourself in the arts and culture of Kern County by tasting cuisine from around the world and experiencing engaging dance performances, live classes, and guest speakers.
Taste of Dance 2024 information coming soon!
WHY a TASTE OF DANCE
This event celebrates not just culture, but also promotes community, education, and an appreciation for the diversity in Kern County. By showcasing different dance forms and pairing them with corresponding cuisines, we hope to enhance understanding and appreciation for the various cultures within our county. Our goal is to cultivate a more inclusive and welcoming community through this diverse celebration. As people learn more about the cultures around them, our community grows stronger and more unified.
TASTE OF DANCE CREATOR + VISIONARY - NOOR EL KEREAMY
Noor is a senior at Stockdale High School and currently serves on the Kern Dance Alliance Board of Directors after volunteering at numerous events for several years. She is recognized as the Distinguished Young Woman of Bakersfield and California’s Distinguished Young Woman for the class of 2024. She is a principal dancer with Bakersfield City Ballet and has attended classes at Civic Dance Center for the past 9 years. Her favorite role to have ever played was the Sugar Plum Fairy in Civic Dance Center’s “The Nutcracker”. While training locally, Noor has also had the privilege of attending the American Ballet Theater, School of American Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet summer intensives. She has also been awarded with several awards and scholarships for classical and contemporary ballet categories based on performance at the Youth America Grand Prix. In the future, Noor aspires to dance at a company and pursue her dreams in an Engineering career.
