The Mayyas
| The Mayyas | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Name | The Mayyas |
| Founder | Nadim Cherfan |
| Artistic staff | |
| Resident Choreographers | Nadim Cherfan |
The Mayyas (
In 2019, the Mayyas reached the semifinals of
Following the group's America's Got Talent win, they were praised on Twitter by Lebanese celebrities, as well as caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and the Lebanese army command. President of the Republic General Michel Aoun congratulated the group on their victory, saying they had "planted hope and light in all of our hearts". He also awarded them the Lebanese Order of Merit "in appreciation of the troupe's artistic performances and success".[3][4]
The Mayyas performed alongside American singer Beyoncé at the opening of the Atlantis The Royal Dubai hotel in the United Arab Emirates.[5]
References
- ^ Johnson, Lottie Elizabeth (September 14, 2022). "'Being a female Arab dancer is not fully supported yet': Will this dance group win 'AGT'?". Deseret News. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "America's Got Talent Crowns a New Champion! See Who Won Season 17". Peoplemag.
- ^ "President Aoun congratulates Mayyas, decides to award them Lebanese Order of Merit". MTV Lebanon. September 15, 2022. Archived from the original on September 20, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ "Lebanese rejoice after Mayyas win 'America's Got Talent'". Cebu Daily News. September 18, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ Issa, Tala Michel (22 January 2023). "Beyonce performs with Lebanese dance troupe Mayyas at opening of Atlantis The Royal". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
External links
- The Mayyas official on Instagram
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