Karzan Krekar Sherabayani ێ ێیی
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"The good we get from art is not what we learn from it; it is what we become through it We spend
our days each one of us, looking for the secret of life, the secret of life is in art." Oscar Wilde
Shano exists primarily to promote Art as part of our everyday lives, believing that through the art forms of drama, music, dance, painting, filmmaking and poetry we can communicate on different levels with each other within the Kurdish community in the UK; in Kurdistan and around the world. This will enable us to build stronger bridges between our culture and many other cultures and communities. Karzan realized a long awaited dream when he set up the Shano Kurdish Arts Project in June 2001 in London where he still voluntarily choreographs directs and teaches dance, drama and filmmaking... Since 2001 Shano has constantly and actively worked in promoting various art projects, which include drama workshops, theatre projects, and dance, music, and filmmaking workshops. Shano has made excellent contact with various communities and collaborated with them on several occasions. For example Shanos Dance Group has participated in many International School Days, Community and Diversity Celebrations, and Festivals, including Notting Hill Carnival.
On July 13th 2002, Shanos Drama Group went on stage in London with its first childrens play The Mouse King and the Ladybird. On 15th June 2003, at Southwark Play House, Shano performed at the Refugee Benefit Night as part of National Refugee Week, with live music, songs and dance. Shano Dance Group performed in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2003, including making the film, Dancing for Freedom, and in June 2004, Shano took part in Bath Fringe Festival. Shano is neutral and independent and hopes to prepare and promote its members to be able to break through and work professionally in the industry. Shano, since its foundation, has met once or twice every week, working hard for several hours, days and months on various projects. Shano is open to all ages (the youngest participant was 5 years old), and for members of all communities.
Since 2007 Shano Drama Group has been working very hard on a stage play Shari Ashti City of Peace, the goal is to make this production the first Kurdish Musical performed to a high standard and to tour around the world including Kurdistan. To achieve this, Shano is in desperate need of help, financial and professional, so, if you can and want to make a difference, Shano is waiting for you, please come forward.
Address:
Shano Kurdish Arts Project
