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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 Eva Cernik of Denver with Kaa, photo by Fritz Penning Take our survey and get Najia's Glossary of Stage-worthy names for Middle Eastern Dancers Get on the list to be alerted when new articles are posted! Magana’s Marathon: Belly Dancer of the Millennium Contest! by Lynette and Susie Who's shakin' it tonight? The CALENDAR Send us your article or art GET INVOLVED! Help wanted-Volunteer your time and talent to your first Web Zine for Mid East Arts! Place an AD -graphic ad on GS or text ad in our email announcement- The SnakeByte 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 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 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 Older content still available in The Archives Write to us! Read other's Letters Oh! Did you come here to read? All work copyright 2000 the artists and writers.The Gilded Serpent is published by Snake's Kin Studio, on the web since 1994. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any photograph or illustration without advance written permission is hereby prohibited. Text in whole or part may be reproduced for personal use, however mass reproduction or reposting on the Internet requires advanced written permission of the GS editor and the author. Distribution of this content must be credited to author and The Gilded Serpent with date, title, and the name "Gilded Serpent" All responsibility and liability for the advertised productions and/or services lie with the advertiser. All suggestions, criticisms, and literary or artistic contributions are welcome. Send all correspondence to The Gilded Serpent - editor@gildedserpent.com or-PO Box 8727, Emeryville, CA 94662, Phone 510-444-2411