The Middle
Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene is a non-profit organization whose purpose is
to provide a venue to foster performance, education, and enjoyment of Middle
Eastern Dance and music here in Eugene, Oregon. The organization was founded
in 1991, and now has a membership of more than 120 performers, musicians,
students, and supporters of Middle Eastern music and dance.
We
maintain a membership in the Lane Arts Council, and try to
bring Middle Eastern dance and music into the public eye. The guild is open
to any who share our vision of trying to educate
and entertain with Middle Eastern dance, music, and culture. We have performers,
musicians, artists, former dancers, and people who are "just fans"
on our membership list.
MEDGE
is organized and run by volunteers. Our board of directors is comprised of
a group of seven elected officers. Board positions are open for re-election
each year. The board is responsible for planning guild events for the year.
The board also upholds standards of professional performance and costuming
requirements for our major events.