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Mme. Abla was quoted as saying: "Of course you could see her panties. That shows that she's a 'good girl' and wears them! Cairo's Costume Disasters by Leyla Lanty

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Magana's Marathon: Belly Dancer of the Millennium Contest! by Lynette and Susie

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Who's shakin' it tonight? The CALENDAR

I learned from the first evening chasing Fatma around the stage that in order to have a serious dance company in the Egyptian style, I had to seriously play with the appearance of disorder. Dancing on the Edge by Amina

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The drummer is supposed to show you off to best advantage: other drummers will judge them on their ability to do so. A Drummer's Advice to Beginning Dancers - by Kirk Templeton

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More North Beach Memories- According to Aida's litany, Bert was just one of Jamila's imitators and, perhaps, her nemesis.  My Lessons with Hillary and Aida Al-Adawi by Satrinya

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